Utility Function

Utility Function It is an expression that assigns values to every possible choice of an investor. Preference of a particular economic entity is expressed based on the risk-return equation of a particular investment. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Usance U.S. … [Read more...]

Utilization Fee

Utilization Fee Yearly fees charged by lenders on borrowers. The fees depend on the credit used by the borrower in a term loan or a credit line. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Usance U.S. Treasury Bill U.S. Treasury Bond U.S. Treasury Note Utility Utility … [Read more...]

Valuation

Valuation The methods (objective and subjective) by which the present value of a company or asset can be determined. Random Finance Terms for the Letter V Valuation Value-Added Tax Value-at-Risk Model Value Additivity Principal Value Averaging Value-Based … [Read more...]

Value-Added Tax

Value-Added Tax An indirect taxation method in which tax is charged at every stage of production for the value added to the product after that stage of processing. Random Finance Terms for the Letter V Valuation Value-Added Tax Value-at-Risk Model Value Additivity … [Read more...]

Value-at-Risk Model (VAR)

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Value Additivity Principal

Value Additivity Principal A scenario where a group of asset’s value is exactly equal to the resultant figure derived by adding the value of individual assets comprising the asset group. It is the principle which states that net present value of group of separate projects is equal … [Read more...]

Value Averaging

Value Averaging This is an investment strategy where the investor fixes a target growth rate for his/her portfolio every month and adjusts the coming month’s contributions depending on the loss or gain made on the asset base. Random Finance Terms for the Letter … [Read more...]

Value-Based Pricing

Value-Based Pricing Pricing strategies where the price of a product depends on its demand. For instance, how refreshments are normally sold at higher prices at sports events. Random Finance Terms for the Letter V Valuation Value-Added Tax Value-at-Risk Model Value … [Read more...]

Value Chain

Value Chain A model which shows how value is added to the raw materials (inputs) received by businesses through different processes and finished products sold to customers. Random Finance Terms for the Letter V Valuation Value-Added Tax Value-at-Risk Model Value … [Read more...]

Value Date

Value Date The date of delivery of traded funds in the foreign exchange and Eurodollar market. It is generally for spot transactions and is two days after the agreement on transaction. In forward trading of foreign exchange, it is a future date. Random Finance Terms for the … [Read more...]

Value Dating

Value Dating When a customer’s account is electronically credited with funds that will be made available at some specified future date. Random Finance Terms for the Letter V Valuation Value-Added Tax Value-at-Risk Model Value Additivity Principal Value … [Read more...]

Value Fund

Value Fund A type of mutual fund comprising stocks which are undervalued but will possibly rise in value in future. The other two main types of mutual funds are blend and growth funds. Random Finance Terms for the Letter V Valuation Value-Added Tax Value-at-Risk … [Read more...]

Value Investing

Value Investing In this strategy, stocks that are trading at prices lesser than their inherent value are selected. A value investor seeks those stocks that the market is perceived to have undervalued. Random Finance Terms for the Letter V Value Investing Value … [Read more...]

Value Manager

Value Manager Such a manager buys a stock which is priced lower than its fair value and sells it at a higher value. Usually stocks with low ratio of price to book value are bought and sold by value managers. Random Finance Terms for the Letter V Value Investing Value … [Read more...]

Vanilla Issue

Vanilla Issue Security issues that have all the usual features. Random Finance Terms for the Letter V Value Investing Value Manager Vanilla Issue Vanishing Premium Policy Variable Annuities Variable Cost Variable Death Benefit Variable Life Insurance … [Read more...]

Vanishing Premium Policy

Vanishing Premium Policy A kind of whole life insurance in which the premium can be paid by using the dividends received from the policy. Random Finance Terms for the Letter V Value Investing Value Manager Vanilla Issue Vanishing Premium Policy Variable … [Read more...]

Variable

Variable Also referred to as endogenous variable, it is a value that is established within a model’s context. Random Finance Terms for the Letter V Value Investing Value Manager Vanilla Issue Vanishing Premium Policy Variable Annuities Variable Cost Variable Death … [Read more...]

Variable Annuities

Variable Annuities An annuity contract where the issuer assures investors periodic payments made based on the investment portfolio’s performance. Random Finance Terms for the Letter V Value Investing Value Manager Vanilla Issue Vanishing Premium Policy Variable … [Read more...]

Variable Cost

Variable Cost A type of cost, where the change in cost is proportional to the change in the company’s production. A zero production equals a zero variable cost. Random Finance Terms for the Letter V Value Investing Value Manager Vanilla Issue Vanishing Premium … [Read more...]

Variable Death Benefit

Variable Death Benefit This is the money paid to the deceased’s beneficiary that depends on the performance of the investment made by the insurer. Random Finance Terms for the Letter V Value Investing Value Manager Vanilla Issue Vanishing Premium Policy Variable … [Read more...]