B-School
What is 'B-School' Abbreviation of business school, an educational institution that focuses on teaching business-related courses. While business schools may offer courses...
E-Micro Forex Futures
What is 'E-Micro Forex Futures' Currency futures contracts traded on CME Globex that are one-tenth the size of standard Forex futures. Currency...
Z-Share
What is 'Z-Share' A class of mutual fund shares that employees of the fund's management company are allowed to own. Employees may...
CAGR – Compound Annual Growth Rate
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is a financial term that measures the annual rate of growth of an asset over a given time...
Zacks Investment Research
What is 'Zacks Investment Research' A company, founded in 1977, dedicated to providing professional investors with the financial data and analysis needed...
Gadfly
What is 'Gadfly' Gadfly is a term for an investor who attends the annual shareholders meeting to criticize the corporation's executives. Named...
Z-Bond
What is 'Z-Bond' The final tranche in a series of mortgage-backed securities that is the last one to receive payment. Used in...
Naked Position
What is 'Naked Position' A securities position that is not hedged from market risk. Both the potential gain and the potential risk...
Wachovia Hybrid and Preferred Securities (WHPPSM) Indicies
What is 'Wachovia Hybrid and Preferred Securities (WHPPSM) Indicies' Market capitalization weighted indicies designed by Wachovia to measure the performance of the...
Macro Accounting
What is 'Macro Accounting' Accounting for the total or aggregate economic activities of a nation. Macro accounting forms the basis for the...