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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...

Sharpe Ratio

DefinitionIn finance, the Sharpe ratio is a way to examine the performance of an investment by adjusting for its risk. The ratio measures the...

Resistance

Stock prices and index levels are constantly graphed on charts to get a sense of the highs, and the lows, as well as the...

Safekeeping

What is 'Safekeeping' Safekeeping is the storage of assets or other items of value in a protected area. Individuals may...

Sales Lead

DefinitionIn marketing, lead generation is the initiation of consumer interest or enquiry into products or services of a business. Leads can be created for...

Samurai Market

What is 'Samurai Market' A slang term for the stock market in Japan. Samurai market is usually used buy non-residents of Japan,...

Sale and Repurchase Agreement (SRA)

What is 'Sale and Repurchase Agreement - SRA' An open market operation, implemented by the central Bank of Canada, that is designed...

Sanford J. Grossman

DefinitionSanford "Sandy" Jay Grossman is an American economist and hedge fund manager specializing in quantitative finance. Grossman's research has spanned the analysis of information...

Short Squeeze

DefinitionA short squeeze is a rapid increase in the price of a stock that occurs when there is a lack of supply and an...

Sampling

What is 'Sampling' Sampling is a process used in statistical analysis in which a predetermined number of observations are taken from a...

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