Financial Terms Dictionary – Page 245 – itho's internet resources

Capitulation: What It Is in Finance and Investing, With Examples

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Capitulation? Capitulation, in the financial markets, is mass panic selling by investors during a market downturn. The spreading anxiety feeds the downturn, causing steep losses in…

Cheapest to Deliver (CTD) Explained: Definition, Formula, and Examples

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Cheapest to Deliver? In futures contracts, cheapest to deliver (CTD) refers to selecting the least expensive security fulfilling the long position’s requirements. It plays a critical role,…

Ethical Wall (Chinese Wall) in Finance: Definition, Examples, and Regulations

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is an Ethical Wall (Chinese Wall)? "Chinese wall," an insensitive term that has been replaced with "ethical wall," refers to a virtual barrier designed to stop information sharing…

Collateral: Definition, Types, and Examples

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Collateral? Collateral is a valuable asset that a borrower pledges as security for a loan, serving thus as a guarantee for the lender. For example, when a…

Economic Profit (or Loss): Definition, Formula, and Example

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Economic Profit? An economic profit is the difference between the revenue received from sales and the explicit costs of producing its goods and services, as well as…

Differences, Rules, and Limits Explained

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is an Education IRA? An education IRA is a tax-advantaged investment account for higher education, now more formally known as a Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA). This savings…