Definition of Bottom-Up Investing Bottom-up investing is an investment strategy that focuses on the analysis of individual stocks rather than the overall market. That means it involves researching individual companies and selecting stocks based on their fundamentals and potential for growth. This approach is in contrast to top-down investing, which […]
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Borrowing Base
Definition of Borrowing Base A borrowing base is a formula used by banks to determine the maximum amount of money a business can borrow. It is calculated by taking into account the value of the company’s assets, such as accounts receivable, inventory, and other liquid assets. That means the borrowing […]
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Definition of Ability-to-Pay Taxation Ability-to-Pay Taxation is a taxation system that is based on the principle that people should pay taxes according to their ability to pay. That means it is based on the idea that people with higher incomes should pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes […]
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Definition of Degressive Tax A degressive tax is a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases. In other words, as a taxpayer earns more income, a lower percentage of that income is taxed. This is in contrast to a progressive tax system where the tax […]
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Definition of Capital Account The capital account is a component of a country’s balance of payments. It measures the net change in a country’s ownership of foreign assets. That means it records all transactions that involve the transfer of ownership of financial assets from one country to another. These transactions […]
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Definition of Budget Variance Budget variance is the difference between the expected results of a budget and the actual results. That means it is a measure of how much higher or lower actual costs or revenues are, relative to the projected values. This variance is usually expressed as a percentage […]
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Definition of Budget A budget is a financial plan that outlines how much money an individual, family, or organization has available to spend and how it will be spent. That means it is a tool used to manage income and expenses over a certain period of time. It is important […]
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Definition of Brokerage Fee A brokerage fee is a fee charged by a broker or investment firm for executing trades on behalf of their clients. That means it is a fee that is paid by the investor for the services of the broker. The amount of the fee depends on […]
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Definition of Broker-Dealer A broker-dealer (B-D) is a financial services firm that acts as both a broker and a dealer. That means it can both buy and sell securities for its own account and on behalf of its customers. Broker-dealers are typically registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […]
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Definition of Brownfield Investment Brownfield investment is a type of investment that involves the purchase and renovation of existing buildings or sites. That means it is the opposite of greenfield investment, which involves the construction of new buildings or sites. Brownfield investments are often used to redevelop abandoned or underutilized […]
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