Tag: economics
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...
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...
Farmout
What is 'Farmout' Farmout is the assignment of part or all of an oil, natural gas or mineral interest to a third...
Fundamental Analysis
DefinitionFundamental analysis, in accounting and finance, is the analysis of a business's financial statements; health; and its competitors and markets. It also considers the...
Farm Team
DefinitionIn sports, a farm team, farm system, feeder team, practice squad, or nursery club, is generally a team or club whose role is to...
Farm Price Index (FPI)
What is 'Farm Price Index - FPI' An index that monitors the prices received by farmers for sales including crops and livestock....