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Kicker

Most people are familiar with debt instruments such as bonds and notes. A relatively new addition to the debt landscape is the kicker, which...

Happiness Economics

DefinitionThe economics of happiness or happiness economics is the quantitative and theoretical study of happiness, positive and negative affect, well-being, quality of life, life...

Harry Markowitz

DefinitionHarry Max Markowitz is an American economist, and a recipient of the 1989 John von Neumann Theory Prize and the 1990 Nobel Memorial Prize...

Hard-Coded Stock

What is 'Hard-Coded Stock' This is a term that refers to a company's stock symbol or ticker symbol. Every security listed anywhere...

Yield-Based Option

What is 'Yield-Based Option' A type of debt-instrument-based option that derives its value from the difference between the exercise price and the...

Old Lady

What is 'Old Lady' An eighteenth century nickname for the Bank of England. The full name is the Old Lady of Threadneedle...

Oil Field

DefinitionAn "oil field" or "oilfield" is a region with an abundance of oil wells extracting petroleum from below ground. Because the oil reservoirs typically...

Abandonment Option

What is 'Abandonment Option' A clause granting parties the option of withdrawing from the contract before the fulfillment or completion of all...

Rational Behavior

What is 'Rational Behavior' A rational behavior decision-making process is based on making choices that result in the most optimal level of...

Range Accrual

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...

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