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What is a 'Value Chain' A value chain is a high-level model developed by Michael Porter used to describe the process by...

What is 'Variance' Variance is a measurement of the spread between numbers in a data set. The variance measures how far each...

What is the fast market rule The fast market rule is a regulation that requires firms to disseminate information about material events as soon as...

What is the Federal Home Loan Bank System (FHLB)? The Federal Home Loan Bank System is a network of 12 regional banks that provide financial...

What is a 'Labor Union' A labor union is an organization intended to represent the collective interests of workers in negotiations with...

What is 'Warning Bulletin' A listing compiled on a weekly basis of credit cards that have been canceled, are past due or...

What is 'Gatekeeper' Requirements that must be met before an individual can qualify for a long-term care plan. A person must qualify...

What is 'General Agreements To Borrow - GAB' A borrowing/lending medium for members of the Group of Ten. Members of the lending...

A hedge or ‘Hedging’ against investment risk means to strategically use instruments in the market to offset the risk of fluctuations in the price...

What is ultimogeniture and how does it work Ultimogeniture is the practice of leaving property to the youngest child. It contrasts with primogeniture, in which...