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Canada Learning Bond

DefinitionThe Canada Learning Bond is a grant paid by the government of Canada to assist low-income families with saving money for their children's post-secondary...

Calamity Call

What is 'Calamity Call' A call feature of a Collateralized Mortgage Obligation (CMO) designed primarily to reduce the issuer's reinvestment risk. If...

Paradigm Shift

What is a 'Paradigm Shift' A paradigm shift is a major change in how some process is accomplished. A paradigm shift can...

Qualified Higher Education Expense

What is 'Qualified Higher Education Expense' Expenses such as tuition and tuition related expenses that an individual, spouse, or child must pay...
Venture capital funds

Venture Capital Funds

What are venture capital funds and what do they do Venture capital funds are investment vehicles that provide financing to startups and small businesses. venture...

War Babies

What is 'War Babies' A name given to securities in companies that are defense contractors. These securities are called war babies because...

General Ledger

DefinitionA general ledger contains all the accounts for recording transactions relating to a company's assets, liabilities, owners' equity, revenue, and expenses. In modern accounting...

Dealer Market

What is a 'Dealer Market' A financial market mechanism wherein multiple dealers post prices at which they will buy or sell a...
dead cat bounce

Dead Cat Bounce

What is a dead cat bounce and how can you spot one in the stock market A "dead cat bounce" is a small, short-lived recovery...

Wash

What is 'Wash' A series of transactions that results in a zero net sum gain. This can be the result of a loss on one...

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