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Current Order
Definition: In the context of periodic repayment schedules, the next periodic principal repayment.
Definition: In the context of periodic repayment schedules, the next periodic principal repayment.
Current Production Rate
Definition: The highest interest rate permissible on current Government National Mortgage Association, mortgage-backed securities.
Definition: The highest interest rate permissible on current Government National Mortgage Association, mortgage-backed securities.
Current Rate Method
Definition: The translation of all foreign currency balance sheet and income statement items at the current exchange rate.
Definition: The translation of all foreign currency balance sheet and income statement items at the current exchange rate.
Current Ratio
Definition: Indicator of short-term debt-paying ability. Determined by dividing current assets by current liabilities. The higher the ratio, the more liquid the company.
Definition: Indicator of short-term debt-paying ability. Determined by dividing current assets by current liabilities. The higher the ratio, the more liquid the company.
Current Yield
Definition: For bonds or notes, the coupon rate divided by the market price of the bond.
Definition: For bonds or notes, the coupon rate divided by the market price of the bond.
Current/noncurrent Method
Definition: The translation of all of a foreign subsidiary's current assets and liabilities into home currency at the current exchange rate while noncurrent assets and liabilities are translated at the historical exchange rate; that is, the rate in effect at the time the asset was acquired or the liability incurred.
Definition: The translation of all of a foreign subsidiary's current assets and liabilities into home currency at the current exchange rate while noncurrent assets and liabilities are translated at the historical exchange rate; that is, the rate in effect at the time the asset was acquired or the liability incurred.
Cushion
Definition: In the context of project financing, the extra amount of net cash flow remaining after expected debt service.
Definition: In the context of project financing, the extra amount of net cash flow remaining after expected debt service.
Cushion Bonds
Definition: High-coupon bonds trading at a premium that tend to fall in price much less than comparable bonds when interest rates rise (hence the cushion effect), because of their high coupons.
Definition: High-coupon bonds trading at a premium that tend to fall in price much less than comparable bonds when interest rates rise (hence the cushion effect), because of their high coupons.
Cushion Theory
Definition: The theory that a stock with many short positions taken in it will rise, because these positions must be covered by the stock.
Definition: The theory that a stock with many short positions taken in it will rise, because these positions must be covered by the stock.
CUSIP Number
Definition: Unique number given to a security to distinguish it from other stocks and registered bonds. See: Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures.
Definition: Unique number given to a security to distinguish it from other stocks and registered bonds. See: Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures.
Custodial Fees
Definition: Fees charged by an institution that holds securities in safekeeping for an investor.
Definition: Fees charged by an institution that holds securities in safekeeping for an investor.
Custodian
Definition: Either (1) a bank, agent, trust company, or other organization responsible for safeguarding financial assets, or (2) the individual who oversees the mutual fund assets of a minor's custodial account.
Definition: Either (1) a bank, agent, trust company, or other organization responsible for safeguarding financial assets, or (2) the individual who oversees the mutual fund assets of a minor's custodial account.
Custodian Bank
Definition: Applies mainly to international equities. Bank or other financial institution that keeps custody of stock certificates and other assets of a mutual fund, individual, or corporate client. See: Depository Trust Company (DTC)
Definition: Applies mainly to international equities. Bank or other financial institution that keeps custody of stock certificates and other assets of a mutual fund, individual, or corporate client. See: Depository Trust Company (DTC)
Custodian Services
Definition: This is a service whereby a person or entity agrees to hold and manage assets on behalf of another person or entity.
Definition: This is a service whereby a person or entity agrees to hold and manage assets on behalf of another person or entity.
Customary Payout Ratios
Definition: A range of payout ratios that is typical according to an analysis of comparable firms.
Definition: A range of payout ratios that is typical according to an analysis of comparable firms.
Customer's Loan Consent
Definition: Agreement signed by a margin customer that allows a broker to borrow margin securities up to the level of the customer's debit balance to help cover other customers' short positions.
Definition: Agreement signed by a margin customer that allows a broker to borrow margin securities up to the level of the customer's debit balance to help cover other customers' short positions.
Customers' Net Debit Balance
Definition: The total amount of credit given by NYSE member firms to finance customers purchasing securities.
Definition: The total amount of credit given by NYSE member firms to finance customers purchasing securities.
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