WAM
Weighted Average Maturity (WAM) refers to the average maturity of all mortgages in a mortgage-backed security (MBS). It is also called "average effective maturity."
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An event that takes place once a year. The annual reports or events may include shareholder meetings, taxes, and corporate filings such as a 10-K. ...
Demand Note
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