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What It Is & How It Works

By Itho July 5, 2013

[ad_1] What Is Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing? ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance. ESG investing refers to an investing approach that prioritizes how companies score on these metrics. Environmental…

Expected Value: Definition, Formula, and Examples

By Itho April 27, 2011

[ad_1] What Is Expected Value? Expected value (EV) is a formula that investors use to estimate the likely average return they might earn from an investment over time. They use…

What Is Consumer Discretionary? Definition in Economic Indicators

By Itho October 4, 2009

[ad_1] What Is Consumer Discretionary? Consumer discretionary is a term that describes goods and services that consumers consider non-essential but desirable if their available income is sufficient to purchase them.…

What Is a Conflict of Interest?

By Itho April 15, 2009

[ad_1] What Is a Conflict of Interest? A conflict of interest occurs when an entity or individual becomes unreliable because of a clash between personal interests and professional duties or…

Cross-Sell: Pros, Cons, and Key Differences

By Itho November 11, 2008

[ad_1] What Is a Cross-Sell? Cross-selling refers to the attempt to sell additional products or services to an existing customer who has made a purchase. It is a common…

Deferred Compensation: Benefits, Plans, and Tax Implications

By Itho April 29, 2008

[ad_1] What Is Deferred Compensation? Deferred compensation is a strategic financial option that allows employees to postpone receiving a portion of their salary until a specified future date, often…