Tag: business

What does a C note mean and where does the term come from A C-note is a common slang term for a $100 bill. The...

What is 'Yard' A financial term meaning one billion. Yard is derived from the term "milliard" which is used in some European...

What is 'Macro Accounting' Accounting for the total or aggregate economic activities of a nation. Macro accounting forms the basis for the...

What is 'Naked Position' A securities position that is not hedged from market risk. Both the potential gain and the potential risk...

What is 'Z-Bond' The final tranche in a series of mortgage-backed securities that is the last one to receive payment. Used in...

What is 'Gadfly' Gadfly is a term for an investor who attends the annual shareholders meeting to criticize the corporation's executives. Named...

The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is a financial term that measures the annual rate of growth of an asset over a given time...

What is 'Half Stock' Stock sold with a par value half of what is considered standard. Half stock can be either common...

What is 'Z-Share' A class of mutual fund shares that employees of the fund's management company are allowed to own. Employees may...

What is 'Back Charge' A billing made to collect an expense incurred in a previous billing period. A back charge may be...