Underlying Security

Underlying Security The commodity or security that can be sold or bought when an option holder decides to exercise his options contract. For instance, Wal-Mart stock is the underlying security for Wal-Mart options. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Underfunded Pension … [Read more...]

Underpayment Penalty

Underpayment Penalty Tax penalties imposed when an individual fails to pay his or her estimated tax in full. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Underfunded Pension Plan Underinvestment Problem Underlying Underlying Asset Underlying Cost Underlying … [Read more...]

Underperform

Underperform A security is said to underperform when its appreciations are slower compared to the overall market returns. Such a security often gets a weak hold or a moderate sell recommendation. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Underfunded Pension … [Read more...]

Underpricing

Underpricing When a security is issued at a price that is lower than its existing or expected market value. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Underfunded Pension Plan Underinvestment Problem Underlying Underlying Asset Underlying Cost Underlying … [Read more...]

Undersubscribed

Undersubscribed A scenario where the demand for a specific IPO is lesser than the number of shares being issued. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Undersubscribed Underwater Mortgage Underweight Underwithholding Underwrite Underwriter Underwriting Underwriting … [Read more...]

Underwater Mortgage

Underwater Mortgage A type of mortgage that has a higher outstanding balance than the home’s market value. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Undersubscribed Underwater Mortgage Underweight Underwithholding Underwrite Underwriter Underwriting Underwriting … [Read more...]

Underweight

Underweight A term used to describe the performance potential of a particular security. An underweight rating on a security indicates that it is likely to underperform its industry or the overall market. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Undersubscribed Underwater … [Read more...]

Underwrite

Underwrite It is the guarantee of a particular price made to a security’s issuer. It is typically done by investment banks during IPOs. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Undersubscribed Underwater … [Read more...]

Underwriter

Underwriter A bank or any other organizations that guarantees proceeds from a security sale being done by a company. Underwriters of an issue buy off any shares that are not picked up by the public in an issue. Random Finance Terms for the Letter … [Read more...]

Underwriting

Underwriting The act of guaranteeing the raising of funds from a security issue. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Undersubscribed Underwater Mortgage Underweight Underwithholding Underwrite Underwriter Underwriting Underwriting Fee Underwriting … [Read more...]

Underwriting Income

Underwriting Income This is the income earned by an insurer. It is the difference between what the company gets as premiums and what it pays towards claims. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Undersubscribed Underwater … [Read more...]

Underwriting Spread

Underwriting Spread The difference between the money paid to the securities-issuing company by an underwriter and the money received from the sale of securities to the public. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Undersubscribed Underwater … [Read more...]

Underwriting Standards

Underwriting Standards Prescribed guidelines that make sure that the lending process and the loans issued are safe. They set standards regarding loan terms, amount of debt that can be issued and the rates that can be charged. Random Finance Terms for the Letter … [Read more...]

Underwriting Syndicate

Underwriting Syndicate A syndicate of investment banks, which together underwrite a security being issued to the public. The underwriter leading the syndicate is referred to as the lead underwriter. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Underwriting … [Read more...]

Underwritten Offering

Underwritten Offering An issue that has been underwritten by a bank. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Underwriting Standards Underwriting Syndicate Underwritten Offering Undiversifiable Risk Unearned Income Unemployment Income Unemployment … [Read more...]

Undiversifiable Risk

Undiversifiable Risk Also known as systematic risk, it is a portfolio’s minimum risk level that is achieved after diversifying investments across a large enough number of assets. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Underwriting Standards Underwriting … [Read more...]

Unearned Income

Unearned Income Any income that has been derived from investments or other avenues that are not related to employment. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Underwriting Standards Underwriting Syndicate Underwritten Offering Undiversifiable Risk Unearned … [Read more...]

Unemployment Income

Unemployment Income Benefits paid to a person who is unable to find employment. It is paid from a state or federal fund if the person meets some qualifying criteria. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Underwriting Standards Underwriting Syndicate Underwritten … [Read more...]

Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate The percentage of people in the labor pool of a country who are without a job but are looking for work. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Underwriting Standards Underwriting Syndicate Underwritten Offering Undiversifiable Risk Unearned … [Read more...]

Unencumbered

Unencumbered Any property which does not have liens on it from creditors. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Underwriting Standards Underwriting Syndicate Underwritten Offering Undiversifiable Risk Unearned Income Unemployment Income Unemployment … [Read more...]