InvestorWords.com - Investing Glossary

bulge bracket
The firms in an underwriting syndicate who were responsible for placing the largest amounts of the issue with investors. Since these firms are the most responsible for a security's successful issuance, their names appear first in the advertisement conveying the details of the security issue, called the tombstone.

13 Biggest Federal Reserve/Treasury Moves in 2008-2009
A look at some of the unprecedented moves the Fed and Treasury took to bring the financial markets back from the precipice.
View slideshow

core PPI, opd, refunding escrows deposits (REDS), rundown, selling on the good news, special claim on residual equity (SCORE), synthetic asset, tiger, Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004

in lieu of, equity, GDP, EBITDA, working capital, triple net lease, asset, recession, current ratio, revenue, or Show Full List...

One Consideration Before Buying Into a Mutual Fund

Before investing in a mutual fund, know how it will impact your tax bill. The law generally requires a fund to make a capital gains distribution to sharehold ... Read More

vocation, Fair Credit Reporting Act, amortization schedule, cartel, ECU, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Annual Percentage Rate, exchange rate, pink slip, FCC

Want this glossary for your web site? Check out our Licensing Options.
Looking to reach specific types of investors? You need our Advertising Program.

You'll thank us after you read these finance, investing, and business tips!