A+/A1
This is one of the highest ratings that an agency that rates companies gives to an insurer or an issuer. The meaning of this rating is that the carrier of the security has ample amount of cash reserves and its financial backing is stable. The risk of problems or defaults that can be faced by policyholders or investors is really low.
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Toxic Waste
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 ...
Compound Option
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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Macroeconomics: A Brief History
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| 11:30 | Average Earnings Index | Dec | |
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