Tag: financial

What does 'Underlying' mean Underlying, in equities, is the common stock that must be delivered when a warrant is exercised, or when a convertible bond...

DefinitionA mortgage loan or, simply, mortgage is used either by purchasers of real property to raise funds to buy real estate, or alternatively by...

What is a 'Sale' A sale is a transaction between two parties where the buyer receives goods (tangible or intangible), services and/or...

Inflation is well defined as a sustained increase in the general level of prices for goods and services wherein the purchasing power falls. It...

Premium, in the simplest of terms, is the total cost of any option. It is basically the sum of your option’s time and intrinsic...

Debt means anything that is either owed and/or due. The parties to any debt are referred to as lenders i.e. those who give, and borrowers or those who receive loan. Usage Debt is...

What does 'Offset' mean An offset involves assuming an opposite position in regards to the original opening position. Additionally, to offset is...

What does 'Underperform' mean Underperform is an analyst recommendation when a stock is expected to do slightly worse than the market return....

What is 'Gator' The name of a software company best known for its adware products. Adware is pop-up interest advertising and Gator...

What is 'Wash' A series of transactions that results in a zero net sum gain. This can be the result of a loss on one...