EMPIRICAL DURATION
Computation of a bond’s duration based on historical-based market prices and prevailing Treasury yield. When the historical yields change, historical bond prices will change, forming the basis for the duration. Duration refers to the sensitivity of a bond’s price with a 100-basis-points in the yield.
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Hybrid Indicator
A type of technical indicator that combines the core elements of chart analysis with existing indicators. Hybrid indicators are one of the two prim ...
The Smith Maneuver
Strategy of making an interest on a residential mortgage tax-deductible in Canada. Unlike in the US, mortgage interest is not tax-deductible and mu ...
Europe, Australasia, Far East - EAFE
Acronym referring to the economically developed regions outside North America and Canada.
Exhaustion Gap
Gap occurring following a rapid rise in a stock’s price starts to dwindle. It normally demonstrates dropping demand for a certain stock. Many ...
Applied Cost
It is a term that is used in cost accounting to signify the cost of something (raw materials, acquisition, etc) which might be different from its a ...
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All novice and seasoned traders need to befriend these two great tools to achieve success in trading: leverage and margin.
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Health Savings Account: Introduction
In essence, health savings account shoulders any health- and medical-related expenses that are not included in the high-deductible health plan. Pay ...
Ethical Investing: Its Advantages and Disadvantages
Believe it or not, ethical investing comprises a huge emotional component. Investors are human; therefore, they let emotions drive their decisions. ...
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The assets you select to invest in will depend on numerous factors, including your risk appetite and investment timeframe. The two primary factors ...
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