Tag: markets

What is 'Value Reporting Form' An insurance form that is used to provide the variable coverage amounts needed by commercial businesses that...

What is 'Valuation Reserve' The funds set aside by life insurers as required by state law to compensate for declines in the...

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....

What is 'Fear And Greed Index' An index developed and used by CNNMoney to measure the primary emotions that drive investors: fear...

What is 'Fed Balance Sheet' A breakdown of the assets and liabilities held by the Federal Reserve. This report essentially outlines the...

The term security in common usage denotes safety; however in financial parlance the term is taken to refer to a tradable financial asset. In fact this...

What is 'Fast Tape' A type of futures market that occurs when a single traded price is unavailable because of the rapid...

What is 'Fairway Bond' A type of bond that accrues interest if the embedded index or interest-rate option underlying the bond remains...

Leverage is the utilization of distinct financial tools or borrowed capital comprised to increase the possible return on an investment. Leverage is most commonly...

What is 'Vanilla Strategy' An approach to investing or to business decision-making that is basic and common. Some investors and businesses excel...