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What is a Variable Overhead Spending Variance A variable overhead spending variance is the difference between the actual amount of variable overhead incurred and the...

What is 'Valued Marine Policy' A type of insurance coverage that places a specific value on the insured property, such as the...

What is 'Variable Benefit Plan' A type of retirement plan in which the payout changes depending on how well the plan's investments...

What is 'Valuation Reserve' The funds set aside by life insurers as required by state law to compensate for declines in the...

What is 'Value Added' Value-added describes the enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Value-added...

What is a valuation period A valuation period is a set period of time during which the value of an asset or security is calculated....

Definition A variance swap is an over-the-counter financial derivative that allows one to speculate on or hedge risks associated with the magnitude of movement, i.e....

What is a 'Variable Interest Rate' A variable interest rate is an interest rate on a loan or security that fluctuates over...

What is 'Family Of Funds' A group of mutual funds offered by one investment or fund company. Generally, the constituent funds cover...

What is 'Fairway Bond' A type of bond that accrues interest if the embedded index or interest-rate option underlying the bond remains...