Tag: economic
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
What is 'Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - FERC' An independent agency responsible for regulating interstate oil and gas pipelines and sales, as...
Family Income Rider
What is 'Family Income Rider' An addition to a life insurance policy that provides the beneficiary with an amount of money equal...
Forex
What is Forex Trading
Forex trading is the process of buying and selling currencies on the foreign exchange market. The foreign exchange market is a...
Fade
What is a 'Fade' A fade is a contrarian investment strategy used to trade against the prevailing trend. "Fading the market" is...
Federal Discount Rate
What is the 'Federal Discount Rate' The federal discount rate is the interest rate set by the Federal Reserve on loans offered...
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...
Farm Credit System (FCS)
What is 'Farm Credit System - FCS' The Farm Credit System is a nationwide network of cooperative banks and associations that provide...
Fiat Money
DefinitionFiat money is a currency without intrinsic value that has been established as money, often by government regulation. Fiat money does not have use...
Fair Weather Fund
What is a 'Fair Weather Fund'?
A fair weather fund is a type of investment fund that tends to perform well during periods of economic...
Fat Man Strategy
What is 'Fat Man Strategy ' A takeover defense tactic that involves the acquisition of a business or assets by a target...