Financial Terms Dictionary – Page 224 – itho's internet resources

403(b) Plan: What It Is, How It Works, 2 Main Types

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is a 403(b) Plan? The term 403(b) plan refers to a retirement account designed for certain employees of public schools and other tax-exempt organizations. Participants may include teachers,…

Agency Theory: Definition, Examples of Relationships, and Disputes

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Agency Theory? Agency theory is a principle that is used to explain and resolve issues in the relationship between business principals and their agents. Most commonly, that…

Allotment Definition, Reasons for Raising Shares, IPOs

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is an Allotment? The term allotment refers to the systematic distribution or assignment of resources in a business to various entities over time. Allotment generally means the distribution…

American Depository Share: Definition, Examples, Vs. ADR

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is an American Depositary Share (ADS)? An American depositary share (ADS) is an equity share of a non-U.S. company that is held by a U.S. depositary bank and…

What Are Asset Classes? More Than Just Stocks and Bonds

Balanced Fund: Definition, Investment Strategies, and Examples

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is a Balanced Fund? A balanced fund is a mutual fund made up of both stocks and bonds expressed as a fixed percentage. The investment objective is…

Carried Interest: Benefits, Workings, and Tax Implications

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Carried Interest? Carried interest represents a profit share earned by the general partners of private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds. This financial mechanism aligns the…