JUNK BOND
A slang term that refers to a high-yield or non-investment grade security. Standard & Poor’s graded the bond BB or lower, while Moody’s ranked it Ba or below. The fixed-income security has higher default risk but speculative appeal because it is a risky investment that yields higher earnings than safer ones.
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Investment agreement provision protecting a minority stakeholder, normally in a venture capital deal. If a majority shareholder sells his or her st ...
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An individual who is legally appointed to hold assets in trust for another person. He or she manages the assets for the other person’s benefi ...
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Metric showing the current status of economic activity within a certain area. Indicators include employment, average weekly hours worked in manufac ...
Jumbo Loan
A mortgage with a loan amount that exceeds the conforming loan limits fixed by the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO). The agen ...
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