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Variable-Rate Certificate Of Deposit
What is a Variable-Rate Certificate of Deposit (VRCD)?
A variable-rate certificate of deposit (VRCD) is a type of investment account that offers a variable interest...
Velocity Of Money
DefinitionThe term "velocity of money" refers to how fast money passes from one holder to the next. It can refer to the income velocity...
Valuation Reserve
What is 'Valuation Reserve' The funds set aside by life insurers as required by state law to compensate for declines in the...
Fed Balance Sheet
What is 'Fed Balance Sheet' A breakdown of the assets and liabilities held by the Federal Reserve. This report essentially outlines the...
Federal Farm Credit System (FFCS)
What is 'Federal Farm Credit System - FFCS' In the United States, a network of federally chartered financial institutions designed to provide...
Leverage
Leverage is the utilization of distinct financial tools or borrowed capital comprised to increase the possible return on an investment. Leverage is most commonly...
Falling Knife
What is a falling knife and why should you avoid it
A falling knife is a term used to describe a stock that has been...
Fakeout
What is 'Fakeout' A term used in technical analysis to refer to a situation in which a trader enters into a position...
Facilitating Payment
DefinitionA facilitating payment is a certain type of payment to foreign officials that is not considered to be bribery according to legislations of some...
Fallout Risk
What is 'Fallout Risk' The lending risk that occurs when the terms of a loan are confirmed simultaneously with the terms of...