Tag: security
Dangerous Asset
What is a dangerous asset and why are they so risky
A dangerous asset is an investment that carries a high degree of risk. While...
Defined Benefit Plan
DefinitionA defined benefit pension plan is a type of pension plan in which an employer/sponsor promises a specified pension payment, lump-sum on retirement that...
Day Order
What is a 'Day Order' A day order is an order to buy or sell a security that automatically expires if not...
Dead Cat Bounce
What is a dead cat bounce and how can you spot one in the stock market
A "dead cat bounce" is a small, short-lived recovery...
Death Benefit
What is 'Death Benefit' Death benefit is the amount on a life insurance policy, annuity or pension that is payable to the...
Daisy Chain
What is 'Daisy Chain' Daisy chain is a term used to describe a group of unscrupulous investors who, when practicing a kind...
Warrant
What is a 'Warrant' A warrant is a derivative that confers the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a security – normally...
Underlying Option Security
What is an underlying option security
An underlying option security is a security that can be used as collateral for options contracts. The most common...
Underlying Security
What is an 'Underlying Security' An underlying security is the security on which a derivative derives its value. For example, a call...
Ultimate Mortality Table
What is 'Ultimate Mortality Table' A mortality table that lists the death rates of insured persons of each sex and age group...