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Cancellation
What is 'Cancellation'
A cancellation is a notice made by a broker, to his client, informing him an erroneous trade was made and is being...
Past Due Balance Method
What is 'Past Due Balance Method' A system for calculating interest charges based on any outstanding loan or credit charges that remain...
Capital Gains Tax
DefinitionA capital gains tax is a tax on capital gains, the profit realized on the sale of a non-inventory asset that was greater than...
Patent
What is a 'Patent' A patent is a government license that gives the holder exclusive rights to a process, design or new...
Paper Profit (Paper Loss)
What is 'Paper Profit (Paper Loss)' Unrealized capital gain (or capital loss) in an investment. It is calculated by comparing the market...
Price Earnings Ratio
DefinitionThe price/earnings ratio is the ratio of a company's stock price to the company's earnings per share. The ratio is used in valuing companies....
Price Earnings to Growth
Price/Earnings to Growth also known as the PEG, is a type of financial ratio that is used to determine the value of a stock...
Profit and Loss Statement
DefinitionAn income statement or profit and loss account is one of the financial statements of a company and shows the company's revenues and expenses...
Qualifying Annuity
What is 'Qualifying Annuity' This type of annuity is similar to any other, except that it has been approved by the IRS...
Quiet Filing
What is 'Quiet Filing' The name given to an IPO filing where important details are intentionally excluded. Sent to the SEC in...