Tag: economics

Rebalancing is realigning the weightings of portfolio of assets, so a person may buy or sell their assets in their portfolio to maintain level...

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

DefinitionRamp up is a term used in economics and business to describe an increase in a firm's production ahead of anticipated increases in product...

Risk management includes all the processes that are used for identifying, analyzing, and either accepting or mitigating the risks that make decision making in...

DefinitionIn finance, a range accrual is a type of derivative product very popular among structured-note investors. It is estimated that more than US$160 billion...

What is a 'Real Estate Short Sale' A real estate short sale is any sale of real estate that generates proceeds that...

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

What is 'Ratio Analysis' A ratio analysis is a quantitative analysis of information contained in a company’s financial statements. Ratio analysis is...

What is 'Ratings Service' A company, such as Moody's or Standard & Poor's, that rates various debt and preferred stock issues for...

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...