Tag: risk
Naked Option
What is a naked option
When most people think of options trading, they picture someone buying or selling a call or put option on an...
Half Stock
What is 'Half Stock' Stock sold with a par value half of what is considered standard. Half stock can be either common...
K-Ratio
What is 'K-Ratio' A ratio that is used in the performance evaluation of an equity relative to its risk. The ratio examines...
Macro Accounting
What is 'Macro Accounting' Accounting for the total or aggregate economic activities of a nation. Macro accounting forms the basis for the...
Wachovia Hybrid and Preferred Securities (WHPPSM) Indicies
What is 'Wachovia Hybrid and Preferred Securities (WHPPSM) Indicies' Market capitalization weighted indicies designed by Wachovia to measure the performance of the...
Naked Position
What is 'Naked Position' A securities position that is not hedged from market risk. Both the potential gain and the potential risk...
Z-Score
What is a 'Z-Score' A Z-score is a numerical measurement of a value's relationship to the mean in a group of values....
Obsolescence Risk
What is 'Obsolescence Risk' The risk that a process, product or technology used or produced by a company for profit will become...
Rabbi Trust
What is 'Rabbi Trust'
A rabbi trust is a type of trust that is typically used by employers to hold retirement benefits for their employees....
A Priori Probability
What is 'A Priori Probability' A priori probability is a probability calculated by logically examining existing information. A priori probability can most...