Tag: concepts
Scarcity Principle
The Scarcity Principle, like other principles of economics, comes from the principles of psychology and behavioral sciences. As per the simplest definition, it states...
Backpricing
What is 'Backpricing' A pricing method used in specific futures contracts whereby the price of the commodity to be delivered is priced...
Back Up
What is a back up and what does it mean for the securities market
A back up is a slang term for the movement in...
Back Fee
What is 'Back Fee' A payment made to the writer of a compound option in the case that the call option is...
Balance Of Payments (BOP)
What is the Balance of Payments (BOP)?
The balance of payments (BOP) is an accounting record of all monetary transactions between a country and the...
Back Months
What is 'Back Months' The available futures contracts for a particular commodity that possess expirations or delivery dates furthest into the future....
Cost basis
DefinitionBasis, as used in United States tax law, is the original cost of property, adjusted for factors such as depreciation. When property is sold,...
Value Change
What is 'Value Change' An adjustment made to a stock's price to reflect the number of outstanding stock shares, or shares of...
Value Engineering
DefinitionValue engineering is a systematic method to improve the "value" of goods or products and services by using an examination of function. Value, as...
Falling Three Methods
What is 'Falling Three Methods' A bearish candlestick pattern that is used to predict the continuation of the current downtrend. This pattern...