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Crude Oil: Definition, Importance for Investors, and Market Impact

By Itho December 9, 2009

[ad_1] What Is Crude Oil? Crude oil is a naturally occurring liquid made from hydrocarbons and organic materials, formed from ancient plants and animals. These organisms were covered by…

How Government Spending Impacts Private Investment

What Is the Default Rate? Definition, How It Works, and Criteria

By Itho September 22, 2009

[ad_1] What Is the Default Rate? The default rate is the percentage of all outstanding loans that a lender has written off as unpaid after a prolonged period of missed…

Direct Market Access (DMA): Understanding Uses and Key Benefits

By Itho May 29, 2009

[ad_1] What Is Direct Market Access (DMA)? Direct Market Access (DMA) offers institutions direct connection to financial market exchanges, allowing them to execute trades efficiently without relying on intermediary…

Attribution Analysis: Definition and How It’s Used for Portfolios

By Itho February 24, 2009

[ad_1] What Is Attribution Analysis? Attribution analysis is a sophisticated method for evaluating the performance of a portfolio or fund manager. Also known as “return attribution” or “performance attribution,” it…

What Is a Brokerage Fee? How Fees Work and Types

By Itho April 29, 2008

[ad_1] What Is a Brokerage Fee? A brokerage fee is a fee or commission a broker charges to execute transactions or provide specialized services on behalf of clients. Brokers charge…

Definition, How They’re Used, and Example

By Itho June 27, 2007

[ad_1] What Is an Equity Derivative? An equity derivative is a financial instrument whose value is derived from the price movements of an underlying equity asset, such as a stock.…