Tag: funds
Joint Account
DefinitionA joint account is a bank account shared by two or more individuals. Any individual who is a member of the joint account can...
Idle Funds
What is 'Idle Funds' Money that is not invested and, therefore, earning no interest or investment income. Idle funds are simply funds...
Calmar Ratio
DefinitionCalmar ratio is a performance measurement used to evaluate Commodity Trading Advisors and hedge funds. It was created by Terry W. Young and first...
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
What is 'Abu Dhabi Investment Authority - ADIA' A government-owned investment organization that manages the sovereign wealth fund for Abu Dhabi, United...
Offshore Mutual Fund
What is 'Offshore Mutual Fund' A mutual fund that is based in an offshore jurisdiction, which is generally considered to be outside...
Equity
Simply put: Equity = Assets – Liabilities However, since there are a number of different types of assets, this definition cannot encompass them all...
Japan ETFs
What is 'Japan ETFs' A type of exchange-traded fund that invests the majority of its assets in Japanese equities that trade on...
Kazakhstan National Fund
DefinitionThe government of Kazakhstan created the National Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2000 in order to manage oil revenue more effectively. Tax...
Vendor Take-Back Mortgage
Home Ownership by Country Vendor Take-Back Mortgage What is a 'Vendor Take-Back Mortgage' A vendor take-back mortgage is a type of mortgage...
Quant Fund
What is 'Quant Fund' An investment fund that selects securities based on quantitative analysis. In a quant fund, the managers build computer-based...