AA+/ AA1
Ratings agencies' highest rating given to an insurance carrier or a security. It connotes that only a little risk to no risk of default is present and is often given to securities that posses AMBAC or an another kind of insurance banking. Policyholders or investors are assured that their money are secured with this kind of rating.
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Hybrid Security
It refers to a single financial security that combines two or more different financial instruments.
Short-Interest Theory
The Short-Interest Theory is the theory that states that a security that has a high degree of short interest may have a price increase. The m ...
Sunk Cost
Money that has been already been spent and cannot be recovered. These are previous opportunity costs that are partly or totally irrevocable, and mu ...
Elder-Ray Index
Technical indicator gauging the amount of buying and selling pressure in the market. It comprises of two different indicators called bull power and ...
Poop And Scoop
An illegal practice that occurs on primarily on the internet. A small group of informed people trying to push down a stock by spreading rumors or f ...
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SEE FOREX TUTORIAL
An Introduction to Forex
The foreign exchange market or forex is the largest financial market in the world. It is where the monetary currencies of countries are traded. Thi ...
Digesting Financial Statements: Working Capital
Analysts and investors look at the working capital and its trends to measure a company’s financial performance. This metric determines a busi ...
Buying a Home: Determining the Amount You Can Afford
You have decided to buy a house, choose the best location, and select a home suitable for you needs. It is high time to determine the amount you ca ...
Health Savings Account: Introduction
In essence, health savings account shoulders any health- and medical-related expenses that are not included in the high-deductible health plan. Pay ...
A Guide to Your Personal Income Tax: Papers
Documentation is the most significant part of taxation. If you do not properly account your income and expenses, chances are you will likely miss o ...
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