Financial Terms Dictionary – Page 215 – itho's internet resources

Authorized Stock: Definition, Example, Vs. Issued Stock

By Itho November 20, 2003

[ad_1] What is Authorized Stock? Authorized stock, or authorized shares, refers to the maximum number of shares that a corporation is legally permitted to issue, as specified in its articles…

How Do Commercial Banks Work, and Why Do They Matter?

By Itho November 20, 2003

[ad_1] Business banking services also include bank accounts, investments, and lending products. Commercial banks also provide their business clients with merchant services, which allows companies to accept payments electronically from…

Compounding Interest: Formulas and Examples

By Itho November 20, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Compounding? Compounding is the process where an asset’s earnings, from either capital gains or interest, are reinvested to generate additional earnings over time. This growth, calculated using…

Understanding Contracts for Difference (CFDs): Uses and Examples

By Itho November 20, 2003

[ad_1] What Is a Contract for Difference (CFD)? A Contract for Difference (CFD) represents a sophisticated financial derivative used by traders to speculate on short-term price movements of various underlying…

Current Assets: What It Means and How to Calculate It, With Examples

By Itho November 20, 2003

[ad_1] What Are Current Assets? The current assets account is a balance sheet line item that's listed under the Assets section which accounts for all company-owned assets that can…

Understanding Returns, Calculation, and Ex-Ante Comparison

By Itho November 20, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Ex-Post? Ex-post, a word for actual returns, refers to things that happen or are analyzed after a certain event has occurred. Ex-post analysis examines past financial results…