8-A FIRM
Company owned and operated by individual that is socially or economically disadvantaged. Such firms are qualified for financial assistance, mentoring, training, and other types of assistance. This status is part of the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s business development program, an agency responsible for supporting the growth and development of small businesses. Outlined in the Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, it seeks to help small, disadvantaged entities in order to compete in the overall market.
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Short Leg
Short Leg is a contract where an individual holds a short position. The contract is in the option spread created by the trader by purchasing a put ...
Borrowing Base
Money a lender will loan to a company. The borrowing base is usually determined by a method called margining, where the lender determines a discoun ...
Swaziland Lilangeni
Currency abbreviation for the Swaziland Lilangeni, the official currency of Swaziland. The currency is comprised of 100 cents and presented with th ...
Deposit/Withdrawal At Custodian - DWAC
A method of electronically transferring new shares or paper share certificates from the Depository Trust Company (DTC), which acts as a clearinghou ...
Economic Stimulus
Plans to financially stimulate an economy. It implements monetary or fiscal policy changes to bolster a lagging or struggling economy. Governments ...
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Introduction to Banking
Banking is an integral part of any financial system. In order to keep your money safe and start building wealth, you need a place where your funds ...
Getting to Know The Federal Reserve
The world’s largest economy in the world is the economy of the United States and running it, keeping it in check, and making sure that it doe ...
An Introduction to Forex Currencies
As the biggest market in the world, the foreign exchange market or forex is also one of the most participated in the world. As such, learning about ...
Digesting Financial Statements: Filing
Companies need to file several financial reports in different periods with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Student Loans: Repayment in Times of Financial Difficulty
One day, you are in the middle of a financial hardship. Unfortunately, you still have student loans to pay. What will you do? In times like these, ...
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