Tag: definition
Call Privilege
What is 'Call Privilege' The provision in a bond indenture that gives the bond issuer the option to redeem all or part...
Call Risk
What is 'Call Risk' The risk, faced by a holder of a callable bond, that a bond issuer will take advantage of...
Call Warrant
What is a 'Call Warrant' A call warrant is a financial instrument that gives the holder the right to buy the underlying...
Cabinet Crowd
What is 'Cabinet Crowd' Members of the NYSE who typically trade in inactive bonds. The cabinet crowd is made up of a...
Cancellation
What is 'Cancellation'
A cancellation is a notice made by a broker, to his client, informing him an erroneous trade was made and is being...
Pass-Through Security
What is 'Pass-Through Security' A pass-through security is a pool of fixed-income securities backed by a package of assets. A servicing intermediary...
Participating Preferred Stock
What is Participating Preferred Stock
Participating preferred stock is a type of preference stock that gives the holder the right to participate in any additional...
Net Asset Value
DefinitionNet asset value is the value of an entity's assets minus the value of its liabilities, often in relation to open-end or mutual funds,...
Capital Gain
DefinitionA capital gain refers to profit that results from a sale of a capital asset, such as stock, bond or real estate, where the...
Imperfect Competition
What is imperfect competition and why does it exist
Imperfect competition is a type of market structure where there are not enough buyers or sellers...