Tag: investments
Leverage
Leverage is the utilization of distinct financial tools or borrowed capital comprised to increase the possible return on an investment. Leverage is most commonly...
Fallen Angel
What is a 'Fallen Angel' A fallen angel is a bond that was given an investment-grade rating but has since been reduced...
Venture Capital
DefinitionVenture capital is a type of private equity, a form of financing that is provided by firms or funds to small, early-stage, emerging firms...
Gazelle Company
What is 'Gazelle Company' A high-growth company that is increasing its revenues by at least 20% annually for four years or more,...
Geographical Diversification
What is 'Geographical Diversification' The practice of diversifying an investment portfolio across different geographic regions so as to reduce the overall risk...
Generic Securities
What are generic securities and why are they important
Generic securities are financial instruments that are not tied to a specific company or asset. Instead,...
Target Risk Fund
What is 'Target Risk Fund' A fund that attempts to expose its investors to a specified amount of risk. The fund manager...
Tax Code
DefinitionTax law is an area of legal study dealing with the constitutional, common-law, statutory, tax treaty, and regulatory rules that constitute the law applicable...
Defined-Contribution Plan
DefinitionA defined contribution plan is a type of retirement plan in which the employer, employee or both make contributions on a regular basis. Individual...
Dangerous Asset
What is a dangerous asset and why are they so risky
A dangerous asset is an investment that carries a high degree of risk. While...