Financial Terms Dictionary – Page 236 – itho's internet resources

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…

Cash Cow: Definition, Investment Type, and Examples

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is a Cash Cow? A cash cow is one of the four categories or quadrants in the growth-share, BCG matrix that represents a product, product line, or…

Annual Equivalent Rate (AER): Definition, Formula, Examples

What a Certainty Equivalent Is, What It Tells You, How to Use It

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is the Certainty Equivalent? The certainty equivalent is a guaranteed return that someone would accept now, rather than taking a chance on a higher, but uncertain, return in…