Tag: formula

The consumer price index (CPI) is metric that denotes prices of goods and services including food items, transportation, medical care, and others used by...

DefinitionCompound interest is the addition of interest to the principal sum of a loan or deposit, or in other words, interest on interest. It...

What is 'Calculation Agent' An entity that determines the price of an investment product such as a swap. A calculation agent calculates...

DefinitionThe price/earnings ratio is the ratio of a company's stock price to the company's earnings per share. The ratio is used in valuing companies....

Price/Earnings to Growth also known as the PEG, is a type of financial ratio that is used to determine the value of a stock...

DefinitionProfit margin, net margin, net profit margin or net profit ratio is a measure of profitability. It is calculated by finding the net profit...

What is 'Qualifying Annuity' This type of annuity is similar to any other, except that it has been approved by the IRS...

DefinitionA quartile is a type of quantile. The first quartile is defined as the middle number between the smallest number and the median of...

What is 'Quarter To Date - QTD' A time interval that captures all relevant company activity that occurred between the beginning of...

What is a 'Quantity Discount' A quantity discount is an incentive offered to a buyer that results in a decreased cost per...