A/ A2
Usually a rating agency's second or third-highest rating given to a security or carrier. It connotes that a relatively low risk of default is present and the reason for this is the fairly stable issuer or carrier. Policyholders and investors are therefore only taking minimal risk with these companies.
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Slang term for high-risk, illiquid securities due to some provisions or risks beneath it.
Third Party
Individual or company other than the principals that is part of a arrangement or transaction. Frequently, this party has lesser interest in the dea ...
Capital Loss Carryover
The net value of capital losses that aren't able to deduct for the latest tax year but is possible to be resumed into next tax years. Net capit ...
Employment Act of 1946
Legislation act outlining the responsibility of maintaining a high employment level of labor and price stability. Enacted by the US Congress, the t ...
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Option beneath another option. It gives opportunity to buy or sell an option, hence having two strike prices and two exercise dates. This option ha ...
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