DOG
One of the four categories or quadrants in the BCG Growth-Share matrix to manage several business units within a firm. Developed by the Boston Consulting Group in 1970s, a dog is business unit with a small market share, which exists in a mature industry. It does not generate strong cash flow and requires minimal cash injections. The term may also pertain to a stock that is a chronic underperformer that pulls the portfolio’s performance down.
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Asset Protection Trust
It is a way to protect the asset of an individual from the creditors. The asset protection thrust allow to settle with the debtor using favorable t ...
Cum Dividend
Share price which entails the right to receive the next dividend that is declared but not paid. Opposite of ex dividend.
Partial Redemption
Partial redemption occurs when an investor prefers to withdraw only partial or portion of a security, rather than getting the entire amount. This i ...
Principal Shareholder
It is also known as the majority shareholder, who mainly owns a publicly traded investment. It has the largest percentage of shares of the company ...
Tangible Common Equity Ratio - TCE
Ratio used in gauging the extent of losses a bank can take before wiping out a shareholder equity. It is computed by getting the value of the compa ...
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