Tag: return
Junk Bond
A non-investment grade or high yield bond is referred to as a junk bond. As the name suggests, these bonds have a credit rating...
January Effect
What is the January Effect and does it exist
The January effect is a theory that posits that stock prices tend to rise at the...
Job Hunting Expenses
What is 'Job Hunting Expenses' Costs that individuals may be allowed to deduct on their federal tax returns to reduce their total...
Joint Return
What is 'Joint Return' A U.S. income tax return filed on behalf of a married couple, resulting in a combined tax liability....
Weighted Average Cost Of Capital – WACC
DefinitionThe weighted average cost of capital is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its security holders to...
Quick Ratio
DefinitionIn finance, the acid-test or quick ratio or liquidity ratio measures the ability of a company to use its near cash or quick assets...
Idle Funds
What is 'Idle Funds' Money that is not invested and, therefore, earning no interest or investment income. Idle funds are simply funds...
Calmar Ratio
DefinitionCalmar ratio is a performance measurement used to evaluate Commodity Trading Advisors and hedge funds. It was created by Terry W. Young and first...
Time Value of Money
DefinitionThe time value of money is the greater benefit of receiving money now rather than later. It is founded on time preference. Time Value...
Unconventional Cash Flow
What is an ‘Unconventional Cash Flow'
A series of inward and outward cash flows over time in which there is more than one change in...