Tag: risks
Tail Risk
DefinitionTail risk is the additional risk of an asset or portfolio of assets moving more than 3 standard deviations from its current price, above...
OTC
Over-the-counter (OTC) refers to the process of how securities are traded for companies not listed on a formal exchange. Securities that are traded...
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...
Obsolescence Risk
What is 'Obsolescence Risk' The risk that a process, product or technology used or produced by a company for profit will become...
Macro Risk
What is 'Macro Risk' A type of political risk in which political actions in a host country can adversely affect all foreign...