Horizontal Spread A horizontal spread (more commonly referred to as a calendar spread) is a form of spread of options involving the purchasing of the same underlying…
Disadvantages of Business Combination When a voluntary association of firms is formed to achieve common goals and to enjoy the monopoly advantages, that sort of initiative is called a…
Contestable Markets in economics The theory of contestable markets is associated with the American economist William Baumol. In economics, the theory of contestable markets, associated primarily with its 1982…
Risk Tolerance The degree of uncertainty in investment returns is risk tolerance; it is the capacity of an investor to mentally tolerate the prospect of losing money…
Uses of Mobile Phone in Business Communication Uses of Mobile Phone in Business Communication Mobile communication is an increasingly important part of every business. Mobile has made a revolution in the arena…
Exchange-Traded Derivatives An exchange-traded derivative is a listed financial agreement that trades on a regulated exchange. It offers an overview of the globally listed markets for futures…
Advantages of Business Combination Advantages of Business Combination A business combination is a transaction in which an acquirer gains control over a business. To determine if a business combination…
Exchange-Traded Notes (ETN) “Exchange-traded” means the buying and selling of ETNs on a national stock exchange, whereas “note” refers to the fact that an ETN is simply a…
Direct Stock Purchase Plan (DSPP) A direct stock purchase plan (DSPP) enables investors to purchase directly from the company the shares of a company’s stock. It is a way for…
Phantom Stock Plan A phantom stock plan is an employee benefit plan that offers many of the advantages of stock ownership to selected employees (senior management) without actually…
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) Stock appreciation rights (SARs) refer to the right to obtain compensation equal to a rise in the common stock price of the company over the…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Fax Advantages and Disadvantages of Fax Faxing may seem like an antiquated form of communication, but many companies are still using fax technology to keep their…