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EBITDA – Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization

In the increasingly complex economy of the modern day, a measure of growth and production has become necessary for all aspects of market activities....

Call Deposit Account

What is a 'Call Deposit Account' A call deposit account is a bank account for investment funds that offers the advantages of both a savings...

Targeted Amortization Class (TAC)

What is 'Targeted Amortization Class - TAC' A type of credit derivative that is similar to a planned amortization class (PAC) in...

Safe Deposit Box

DefinitionA safe deposit box, also known as a safety deposit box, is an individually secured container, usually held within a larger safe or bank...

Quick Ratio

DefinitionIn finance, the acid-test or quick ratio or liquidity ratio measures the ability of a company to use its near cash or quick assets...

Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF)

What is 'Canadian Investor Protection Fund - CIPF' A Canadian not-for-profit organization set up by the investment industry designed to protect investors...

Idle Funds

What is 'Idle Funds' Money that is not invested and, therefore, earning no interest or investment income. Idle funds are simply funds...

Equity

Simply put: Equity = Assets – Liabilities However, since there are a number of different types of assets, this definition cannot encompass them all...

Unconventional Cash Flow

What is an ‘Unconventional Cash Flow' A series of inward and outward cash flows over time in which there is more than one change in...

Take or Pay

DefinitionA take-or-pay contract is a rule structuring negotiations between companies and their suppliers. With this kind of contract, the company either takes the product...

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