EXPECTED VALUE
Anticipated value for a specific investment. In statistics and probability analysis, it is computed by multiplying every possible outcome by the likelihood every outcome will appear, then adding all of these values. Using the expected value, investors can select an occurrence most likely to give them their desired result.
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WAL
Weighted Average Life (WAL) refers to the average number of years that each dollar in an unpaid principal on a loan or mortgage remains outstanding ...
Operating Loss - OL
A loss resulting from the main business operations. Extraordinary or peripheral income and expenses are not included.
Base Metals
Metals that rust, damaged or wears off easily when exposed to air or moisture. Commercial and industrial applications is where the base metals are ...
Deferred Annuity
A type of annuity contract that delays payments of income, installments or a lump sum until the investor elects to receive them. This type of annui ...
Child Support
Monetary payments made to the custodial parent after finalizing divorce proceedings. The court awards the terms of the child support, which are nor ...
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Retirement Planning: Maximizing the Power of Compounding
“The early bird catches the worm.” – William Camden
Buying a Home: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
You have determined the amount needed to buy the home of your dreams. Now, figure out the amount a bank can lend you. The rationale behind this is ...
Digesting Financial Statements: Pension Plans
Deducing on the topic we previously discussed, this tutorial now puts the spotlight on the pension fund. It is a distinct long-term obligation for ...
Digesting Financial Statements: System
A financial statement serves as an avenue for assimilating the overall health of a business. Let’s illustrate the four key steps in a cash-ba ...
Ethical Investing: Activism and Advocacy of Shareholders
Activist investors are not contented with just purchasing stocks and supporting its actions or decisions. They want to change the norms of targeted ...
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