Tag: company
Raintaker
What is 'Raintaker' A former employee of a brokerage firm who takes high-value clientelle from his or her previous employer to his...
Realization Multiple
What is a 'Realization Multiple' A realization multiple is a private equity measurement that values the return paid to an investor. The...
Rate Anticipation Swap
What is 'Rate Anticipation Swap' A type of swap in which bonds are exchanged according to their current duration and predicted interest...
Real Estate Investnment Trust
A REIT offers you investment options in real estate through property or mortgages. It often trades on major stock exchange platforms. REITs provide investors...
Return on Assets – ROA
Return on Assets (ROA) is a ratio designed to measure the efficiency of a company’s management. It indicates the company’s profitability as compared to...
Raider
What is 'Raider' An individual or organization that tries to take over a company by initiating a hostile takeover bid. Raiders look...
Rainmaker
What is 'Rainmaker' A broker or financial advisor who brings a large number of wealthy clients to the firm he or she...
Realized Loss
What is 'Realized Loss' A loss is recognized when assets are sold for a price lower than the original purchase price. Realized...
Ratio Analysis
What is 'Ratio Analysis' A ratio analysis is a quantitative analysis of information contained in a company’s financial statements. Ratio analysis is...
Ratings Service
What is 'Ratings Service' A company, such as Moody's or Standard & Poor's, that rates various debt and preferred stock issues for...