DUMBBELL
Investing method in bonds for a majority of an investor’s portfolio is comprised of short-term, low-risk bonds, and also a small percentage of high-risk, long-term ones. Investors can divide the risk between high-risk and low-risk investments while optimizing on the greatest possible returns. Also called barbell strategy.
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Piotroski Score
A discrete score between 0-9 which reflects nine criteria used to determine the strength of a firm's financial position. The Piotroski score is ...
Jitney
An illegal scheme where two brokers trade a stock back and forth in order to raise the trading volume and rack up commissions
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Hedge
A strategy used to protect an investment against loss. A hedge often consists of taking an offsetting position in a related security, such as a fut ...
Preference Shares
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You write an offer and the seller accepts it. Deal closed. It is about time to go through the escrow process. Why does a buyer need to undergo this ...
Ethical Investing: Knowing Human Rights and Workers` Rights
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Student Loans: Federal Loans
Most of the students mull over the idea of maximizing the federal loan availability first before borrowing for college through a private loan. Norm ...
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