Tag: policy
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
DefinitionThe Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 is U.S. Federal Government legislation enacted to promote the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of consumer...
False Market
What is 'False Market' A market where prices are manipulated and impacted by erroneous information, preventing the efficient negotiation of prices. These...
Fed Model
DefinitionThe "Fed model" is a theory of equity valuation that has found broad application in the investment community. The model compares the stock market's...
Federal Discount Rate
What is the 'Federal Discount Rate' The federal discount rate is the interest rate set by the Federal Reserve on loans offered...
Fiat Money
DefinitionFiat money is a currency without intrinsic value that has been established as money, often by government regulation. Fiat money does not have use...
Fair Weather Fund
What is a 'Fair Weather Fund'?
A fair weather fund is a type of investment fund that tends to perform well during periods of economic...
Federal Covered Advisor
What is 'Federal Covered Advisor' An investment advisor in the United States that manages more than $25 million in assets for other...
Family Income Rider
What is 'Family Income Rider' An addition to a life insurance policy that provides the beneficiary with an amount of money equal...
Fair Trade Investing
What is 'Fair Trade Investing' Investing in companies or projects that promote fair trade with producers in developing nations. Basic fair trade...
Federal Call
What is 'Federal Call' A special type of margin call requiring a trader to deposit sufficient cash in order to meet federal...