TAX SHIELD
Reduction of an entity’s taxable income by claiming allowable deductions, which includes mortgage interest, charitable donations, amortization, medical expenses, and depreciation. It cuts down the amount of taxes owed within a specific year or delays income taxes in the future. It varies from one country to another while the benefits depend on the individual’s overall tax rate and income for the specified tax year.
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Box-Jenkins Model
Mathematical analysis designed to predict data within a given time series. The model identifies, fits, checks, and uses Autoregressive Integrated M ...
Bull
Investor postulating the a specific security, industry, or market will accelerate; hence, they will acquire securities presuming these can be sold ...
Hedging Transaction
A transaction limiting investment risk through the use of derivatives, such as options and futures contracts. A hedging transaction buys opposite p ...
Boon
It refers to a benefit or improvement for investors. It can include things as increased dividends, a stock market rally and stock buybacks.
Firm
Any business such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation.
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