Tag: types
A-Share
What is 'A-Share' In a family of multi-class mutual funds, this is the class that is usually characterized by a loaded fee...
SMA
SMA stands for simple moving average. It is an average that is calculated by adding the recent prices and dividing by the number of...
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...
A-Shares
What are 'A-Shares' A-shares is an expression designating shares that trade on the two Chinese stock exchanges, that is, the Shanghai Stock...
Occupancy Fraud
What is 'Occupancy Fraud' A type of mortgage fraud, whereby the borrower lies about whether or not the home will be owner...
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...
Baby Bond
What is 'Baby Bond' Fixed income securities issued in small denominations, generally with a maximum face value of $5,000. The small denominations...
Occupational Labor Mobility
What is 'Occupational Labor Mobility' Refers to the ease with which workers can switch career fields to find gainful employment or meet...
DB(k) Plan
What is a DB(k) Plan
A DB(k) plan is a type of retirement savings plan that is sponsored by an employer. The name "DB(k)" comes...