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Bank Wire
Definition: A computer message system linking major banks. It is used not for effecting payments, but as a mechanism to advise the receiving bank of some action that has occurred, e.g., the payment by a customer of funds into that bank's account.
Definition: A computer message system linking major banks. It is used not for effecting payments, but as a mechanism to advise the receiving bank of some action that has occurred, e.g., the payment by a customer of funds into that bank's account.
Bank-based Corporate Governance System
Definition: Organization of a supervisory board so that it is dominated by bankers and corporate insiders.
Definition: Organization of a supervisory board so that it is dominated by bankers and corporate insiders.
Banker's Acceptance (Draft Or Bill)
Definition: A draft or bill of exchange accepted by a bank where the accepting institution guarantees payment. Used extensively in foreign trade transactions.
Definition: A draft or bill of exchange accepted by a bank where the accepting institution guarantees payment. Used extensively in foreign trade transactions.
Banker's Acceptance (Investment)
Definition: A short-term credit investment created by a nonfinancial firm and guaranteed by a bank as to payment. Acceptances are traded at discounts to face value in the secondary market. These instruments have been a popular investment for money market funds. They are commonly used in international transactions.
Definition: A short-term credit investment created by a nonfinancial firm and guaranteed by a bank as to payment. Acceptances are traded at discounts to face value in the secondary market. These instruments have been a popular investment for money market funds. They are commonly used in international transactions.
Banking Delay
Definition: Time required for processing and clearing a check through the banking system.
Definition: Time required for processing and clearing a check through the banking system.
Bankmail
Definition: An agreement between a company engaged in a takeover bid and a bank that the bank will not finance the bid of another acquirer.
Definition: An agreement between a company engaged in a takeover bid and a bank that the bank will not finance the bid of another acquirer.
Bankruptcy
Definition: Inability to pay debts. In bankruptcy of a publicly owned entity, the ownership of the firm's assets is transferred from the stockholders to the bondholders.
Definition: Inability to pay debts. In bankruptcy of a publicly owned entity, the ownership of the firm's assets is transferred from the stockholders to the bondholders.
Bankruptcy Cost View
Definition: The argument that expected indirect and direct bankruptcy costs offset the other benefits from leverage so that the optimal amount of leverage is less than 100% debt financing.
Definition: The argument that expected indirect and direct bankruptcy costs offset the other benefits from leverage so that the optimal amount of leverage is less than 100% debt financing.
Bankruptcy Risk
Definition: The risk that a firm will be unable to meet its debt obligations. Also referred to as default or insolvency risk.
Definition: The risk that a firm will be unable to meet its debt obligations. Also referred to as default or insolvency risk.
Bankruptcy View
Definition: The argument that expected bankruptcy costs preclude firms from financing entirely with debt.
Definition: The argument that expected bankruptcy costs preclude firms from financing entirely with debt.
Barbell Strategy
Definition: A fixed income strategy in which the maturities of the securities included in the portfolio are concentrated at two extremes.
Definition: A fixed income strategy in which the maturities of the securities included in the portfolio are concentrated at two extremes.
Barefoot Investor
Definition: A popular Australian radio program focused on teaching young people financial literacy.
Definition: A popular Australian radio program focused on teaching young people financial literacy.
Barefoot Pilgrim
Definition: A slang term for an unsophisticated investor who has lost everything on the stock market. Not to be confused with Barefoot Investor.
Definition: A slang term for an unsophisticated investor who has lost everything on the stock market. Not to be confused with Barefoot Investor.
Bargain Hunter
Definition: In the context of general equities, purchaser who is extremely selective in the price sought on a transaction.
Definition: In the context of general equities, purchaser who is extremely selective in the price sought on a transaction.
Bargain-purchase-price Option
Definition: Gives the lessee the option to purchase the asset at a price below fair market value when the lease expires.
Definition: Gives the lessee the option to purchase the asset at a price below fair market value when the lease expires.
Barometer
Definition: Economic and market data that represent an overall trend. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is an example of a stock market barometer.
Definition: Economic and market data that represent an overall trend. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is an example of a stock market barometer.
BARRA's Performance Analysis (PERFAN)
Definition: A method developed by BARRA, a consulting firm in Berkeley, Calif. It is commonly used by institutional investors applying performance attribution analysis to evaluate their money managers' performance.
Definition: A method developed by BARRA, a consulting firm in Berkeley, Calif. It is commonly used by institutional investors applying performance attribution analysis to evaluate their money managers' performance.
Barrier Options
Definition: Option contracts that remain dormant until a trigger point (the barrier price) is reached, at which point the call or put option is activated, and results either in a long or short options position, or in the automatic exercise of an options position. One example is an up-and-in call. Assume an exercise price of $50 and a barrier price of $53. If the stock stays below $53, the call option cannot be exercised. If the stock price reaches the $53 barrier price, the holder then has a call option on the shares at $50. These are exotic options.
Definition: Option contracts that remain dormant until a trigger point (the barrier price) is reached, at which point the call or put option is activated, and results either in a long or short options position, or in the automatic exercise of an options position. One example is an up-and-in call. Assume an exercise price of $50 and a barrier price of $53. If the stock stays below $53, the call option cannot be exercised. If the stock price reaches the $53 barrier price, the holder then has a call option on the shares at $50. These are exotic options.
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