Tag: company

What is 'Raintaker' A former employee of a brokerage firm who takes high-value clientelle from his or her previous employer to his...

What is a 'Realization Multiple' A realization multiple is a private equity measurement that values the return paid to an investor. The...

What is 'Rate Anticipation Swap' A type of swap in which bonds are exchanged according to their current duration and predicted interest...

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) is a ratio designed to measure the efficiency of a company’s management. It indicates the company’s profitability as compared to...

What is 'Raider' An individual or organization that tries to take over a company by initiating a hostile takeover bid. Raiders look...

What is 'Rationalization' Rationalization is a reorganization of a company in order to increase its efficiency. This reorganization may lead to an expansion or reduction...

What is a 'Real Estate Investment Trust - REIT' A REIT is a type of security that invests in real estate through property...

What is 'Rainmaker' A broker or financial advisor who brings a large number of wealthy clients to the firm he or she...

What is 'Realized Loss' A loss is recognized when assets are sold for a price lower than the original purchase price. Realized...