Tag: policy
Pairs Trade
DefinitionThe pairs trade or pair trading is a market neutral trading strategy enabling traders to profit from virtually any market conditions: uptrend, downtrend, or...
Abandon Rate
What is 'Abandon Rate'
Abandon rate in call center
The percentage of inbound phone calls made to a call center or service desk that are abandoned...
Balance Sheet
DefinitionIn financial accounting, a balance sheet or statement of financial position is a summary of the financial balances of an individual or organization, whether...
Kidnap Insurance
What is 'Kidnap Insurance' A type of insurance designed to protect individuals from the risk of kidnapping. Kidnap insurance often covers other...
Uncle Sam
What is 'Uncle Sam' A nickname dating back to 1812 used to refer to the U.S. government. The term is said to...
Investment
Investment refers to buying financial assets with the expectation of earning profit in the future. The underlying asset is purchased not for immediate consumption,...
Same-Day Funds
What are same-day funds and what do they mean for businesses
When a business owner hears the term "same-day funds," they may think it refers...
Management Tenure
What is 'Management Tenure' The length of time that a manager(s) has been at the helm of a mutual fund. A long-term...
Okun Gap
DefinitionIn economics, Okun's law is an empirically observed relationship between unemployment and losses in a country's production. The "gap version" states that for every...
Backorder Costs
What is 'Backorder Costs' A cost incurred by a business when it is unable to fill an order and must complete it...