CONVERSION
Exchanging a convertible security such as bond or preferred stock into a common stock, normally at a preset price or before a predetermined date. This feature is a financial derivative instrument valued separately from the underlying security. Hence, an embedded conversion feature adds up to the securirty’s overall value.
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Tax Free
Goods and/or financial products that are not taxable. Having the tax free status allows an entity to save money and encourages additional spending ...
Pledged Asset
An asset transferred to a lender in order to secure a debt. The debt’s lender keeps possession of the pledged asset, but doesn’t have o ...
Long Bond
The 30-year US Treasury Bond, the longest maturity bond issued by the US Treasury. The interest is paid semi-annually and is considered the ...
WOM Marketing
Word-of-Mouth Marketing (WOM Marketing) is a form of marketing in which a consumer’s interest for a particular product or service is reflecte ...
Naked Position
It is a security position which is not hedged from the market risk. Both the potential gain and potential risk are larger when a position is ...
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Buying a Home: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
You have determined the amount needed to buy the home of your dreams. Now, figure out the amount a bank can lend you. The rationale behind this is ...
An Introduction to the Basics of Economics
Economics, as defined by the dictionary, is the science that is concerned with the process or system by which goods and services are produced, sold ...
A Guide to Income Tax: Overlooked Credits and Cuts
The US tax code changes from time to time, and majority of taxpayers cannot name at least three of the most common deductible expenditures. On that ...
Buying a Home: Determining the Amount You Can Afford
You have decided to buy a house, choose the best location, and select a home suitable for you needs. It is high time to determine the amount you ca ...
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