Certainty equivalent

An amount that would be accepted in lieu of a chance at a possible higher, but uncertain, amount.

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Bond equivalent yield
Bond yield calculated on an annual percentage rate method. Differs from annual effective yield.

Bond-equivalent basis
The method used for computing the bond-equivalent yield.

Bond-equivalent yield
The annualized yield to maturity computed by doubling the semiannual yield.

Cash and equivalents
The value of assets that can be converted into cash immediately, as reported by a company. Usually includes bank accounts and marketable securities, such as government bonds and Banker's Acceptances. Cash equivalents on balance sheets include securities (e.g., notes) that mature within 90 days.

Cash equivalent
A short-term security that is sufficiently liquid that it may be considered the financial equivalent of cash.

Cash-equivalent items
Temporary investments of currently excess cash in short-term, high-quality investment media such as treasury bills and Banker's Acceptances.

Common stock equivalent
A convertible security that is traded like an equity issue because the optioned common stock is trading high.

Corporate taxable equivalent
Rate of return required on a par bond to produce the same after-tax yield to maturity that the premium or discount bond quoted would.

Coupon equivalent yield
True interest cost expressed on the basis of a 365-day year.

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Shell Company

This term refers to a company that is listed on the Stock Market but not actively trading. Shell companies can be an attractive proposition for a non-listed company that wishes to gain a listing on the Stock Market through acquisition. Shares in Shell companies are often valued lowly.


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