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Rebalancing

Rebalancing is realigning the weightings of portfolio of assets, so a person may buy or sell their assets in their portfolio to maintain level...

Realized Loss

What is 'Realized Loss' A loss is recognized when assets are sold for a price lower than the original purchase price. Realized...

Sharpe Ratio

DefinitionIn finance, the Sharpe ratio is a way to examine the performance of an investment by adjusting for its risk. The ratio measures the...

Small Cap

What is Small Cap? Small cap refers to companies with small market capitalization. The definition tends to change a lot, but it generally refers...

Sale and Repurchase Agreement (SRA)

What is 'Sale and Repurchase Agreement - SRA' An open market operation, implemented by the central Bank of Canada, that is designed...

Short Squeeze

DefinitionA short squeeze is a rapid increase in the price of a stock that occurs when there is a lack of supply and an...

Safe Haven

What is a 'Safe Haven' A safe haven is an investment that is expected to retain its value or even increase its...

Safety-First Rule

What is 'Safety-First Rule' Within the context of post-modern and modern portfolio theory, a safety-first rule involves creating a portfolio based on...
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Safe Asset

What is a safe asset When it comes to investing, there are many different strategies that can be employed in order to achieve success. Some...

Short Selling

DefinitionIn finance, a short sale is the sale of an asset that the seller does not own. The seller effects such a sale by...

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