INVESTMENT HORIZON
Total length of time an investor expects to hold a portfolio or a security. It is used to know the investor’s income needs and desired risk exposure, which is then used to help in selecting a security.
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Half Stock
It has a par value 50% of what is considered normal. A typical share of stock has a par value of $100, so the par value of a half stock is $50. ...
Call Date
There is a particular date wherein a bond can be reclaimed before its maturity, this is called Call Date. If the issuer thinks there is an ad ...
SEC MEF Filings
SEC MEF Filings are filings whose purpose is for the additional registration of up to 20% more securities for a certain offering in accordance to S ...
Ordinary Loss
Ordinary loss is any loss incurred by a taxpayer but isn’t considered a capital loss. It may result from several causes, such as theft and ca ...
Capital Goods Price Index - CGPI
An economic index calculated by the New Zealand government that determines the alteration in fixed capital-asset amounts in the New Zealand economy ...
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Students, How Much Can You Afford to Borrow?
You are about to finish high school. The financial aid office of the university you are considering gave you a financial aid. You are also qualifie ...
Introduction to Banking
Banking is an integral part of any financial system. In order to keep your money safe and start building wealth, you need a place where your funds ...
A Primer on Retirement Planning
Every person dreams of enjoying their lives once they reach their golden years. Most people desire living in a house with a beach front view or a m ...
A Guide to Income Tax: Overlooked Credits and Cuts
The US tax code changes from time to time, and majority of taxpayers cannot name at least three of the most common deductible expenditures. On that ...
Retirement Planning: Creating a Nest Egg
Last time, we discuss the different income sources for building a retirement fund. We shall now tackle the ways to create a retirement nest egg.
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| 04:00 | Fixed Asset Investment | Apr | |
| 04:00 | Industrial production | Apr | |
| 04:00 | Retail Sales | Apr | |
| 04:00 | Unemployment Rate | Apr | |
| 04:00 | NBS Press Conference | ||
| 07:15 | BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda Speaks | ||
| 08:00 | Wholesale Price Index | Apr | |
| 08:00 | Prelim Machine Tool Orders | Apr | |
| 11:00 | European Commission Economic Forecasts |
