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The average market price of a group of securities at a specific time. Used for the purpose of indexing.
Industry:Financial services
A particular period of time used for comparative purposes when measuring economic data.
Industry:Financial services
The probability of not achieving a portfolio expected return. Related: Value at risk.
Industry:Financial services
In a balance of payments, the basic balance is the net balance of the combination of the current account and the capital account.
Industry:Financial services
Key strategies a firm intends to pursue in carrying out its business plan.
Industry:Financial services
The price an investor pays for a security plus any out-of-pocket expenses. It is used to determine capital gains or losses for tax purposes when the stock is sold. Also, for a futures contract, the difference between the cash price and the futures price observed in the market.
Industry:Financial services
In the bond market, the smallest measure used for quoting yields is a basis point. Each percentage point of yield in bonds equals 100 basis points. Basis points also are used for interest rates. An interest rate of 5% is 50 basis points higher than an interest rate of 4.5%. Sometimes referred to as BPS, BIPS, and pronounced "Bips"
Industry:Financial services
Price expressed in terms of yield to maturity or annual rate of return.
Industry:Financial services
