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Understanding Churning in Finance: Definition, Types, and Prevention

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Churning? Churning is the excessive trading of assets in a client's account by brokers in order to generate commissions. It is illegal and unethical. Potential financial implications…

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…

Active Management Definition, Investment Strategies, Pros & Cons

By Itho November 18, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Active Management? The term active management means that an investor, a professional money manager, or a team of professionals is tracking the performance of an investment portfolio…

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT): Formula and Example

By Itho November 18, 2003

[ad_1] Company financial statements often contain a mix of accounting adjustments, one-time events, and complex tax situations that could obscure the performance of a business's core operations. Earnings before interest…

Baby Bond: Overview, Example, Alternatives

By Itho November 18, 2003

[ad_1] What Is a Baby Bond? A baby bond is a fixed income security that is issued in small-dollar denominations, with a par value of less than $1,000. The small…

Definition, Calculation Formulas, History, and Criticisms

By Itho November 18, 2003

[ad_1] What Is EBITDA? EBITDA, short for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, tells you how much money a business makes just from running its day-to-day operations. Unlike net…