Tag: investment
Variable Prepaid Forward Contracts
What is 'Variable Prepaid Forward Contracts' An agreement to give a predetermined number of shares to a brokerage firm, with the stipulation...
Value Added Monthly Index (VAMI)
What is 'Value Added Monthly Index - VAMI' An index that tracks the monthly performance of a hypothetical $1000 investment. ...
Valuation Reserve
What is 'Valuation Reserve' The funds set aside by life insurers as required by state law to compensate for declines in the...
Valuation Period
What is a valuation period
A valuation period is a set period of time during which the value of an asset or security is calculated....
Variance Swap
Definition
A variance swap is an over-the-counter financial derivative that allows one to speculate on or hedge risks associated with the magnitude of movement, i.e....
Four Percent Rule
The four percent rule, in the simplest of terms, and helps in determining the amount of funds that a retired person should withdraw from...
Family Of Funds
What is 'Family Of Funds' A group of mutual funds offered by one investment or fund company. Generally, the constituent funds cover...
Fairness Opinion
DefinitionA fairness opinion is a professional evaluation by an investment bank or other third party as to whether the terms of a merger, acquisition,...
Savings Account
DefinitionA savings account is a deposit account held at a retail bank that pays interest but cannot be used directly as money in the...
Variation Margin
How to Calculate Variation and Maintenance Margin
In futures trading, you must provide variation margin to your broker if you want to continue trading. If...