Tag: market
Range Accrual
DefinitionIn finance, a range accrual is a type of derivative product very popular among structured-note investors. It is estimated that more than US$160 billion...
Real Estate Short Sale
What is a 'Real Estate Short Sale' A real estate short sale is any sale of real estate that generates proceeds that...
Realized Loss
What is 'Realized Loss' A loss is recognized when assets are sold for a price lower than the original purchase price. Realized...
Ratio Analysis
What is 'Ratio Analysis' A ratio analysis is a quantitative analysis of information contained in a company’s financial statements. Ratio analysis is...
Ratings Service
What is 'Ratings Service' A company, such as Moody's or Standard & Poor's, that rates various debt and preferred stock issues for...
Rationalization
What is 'Rationalization'
Rationalization is a reorganization of a company in order to increase its efficiency. This reorganization may lead to an expansion or reduction...
Rationing
What is rationing and why was it used during World War II
Rationing is a system of limiting the availability of goods or services to...
Saucer
DefinitionA saucer is a type of small dishware. While in the Middle Ages a saucer was used for serving condiments and sauces, currently the...
Razor-Razorblade Model
What is the 'Razor-Razorblade Model' The razor-razorblade model is a business tactic involving the sale of dependent goods for different prices -...
Rain Check
What is a rain check and how can it be used
A rain check is a document that allows the bearer to purchase an item...