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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
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
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...