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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...]
Unfunded Debt
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Unfunded Debt A short term debt with a maturity of less than one year. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Underwriting Standards Underwriting Syndicate Underwritten Offering Undiversifiable Risk Unearned Income Unemployment Income Unemployment … [Read more...]
Unilateral Transfers
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Unilateral Transfers Transactions between people from two countries over a certain period, typically a year. They usually comprise of humanitarian aid or other gifts, remittances by people of a country living abroad etc. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Underwriting … [Read more...]
Unique Risk
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Unique Risk Risk specific to a particular company or security that can be removed through diversification. It is often referred to as unsystematic risk. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Unique Risk Unit Benefit Formula Unit Cost Unit Investment Trust Universal … [Read more...]
Unit Benefit Formula
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Unit Benefit Formula In a defined benefit plan, it is the formula by which the participant’s benefits can be calculated. The benefits are arrived at by multiplying salary percentage with number of years in employment. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Unique … [Read more...]
Unit Cost
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Unit Cost Costs incurred by companies to manufacture, store and sell a single unit of a specific product. Random Finance Terms for the Letter U Unique Risk Unit Benefit Formula Unit Cost Unit Investment Trust Universal Life Unleveraged Beta Unleveraged Required … [Read more...]
Unit Investment Trust
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Unit Investment Trust Investment in portfolios that follow a fixed allocation compositions throughout the fund’s life. Shares in such a trust are referred to as redeemable trust certificates. They sell for a price higher than their NAV. Random Finance Terms for the Letter … [Read more...]
