by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Investments, Trading, and Financial Markets
What is Accretion of Discount?The accretion of discount refers to the increase in the value of a discounted security as its maturity date approaches. In other words, it is a procedure in accounting used to adjust the value of a bond which has been bought at a...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Investments, Trading, and Financial Markets
What is Accreted Value?Accreted value is a value that accumulates interest, but will not pay out that interest at any given time until it reaches maturity. Accreted value is commonly applied on zero-coupon bonds or on cumulative preferred stock.How does Accreted Value...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Investments, Trading, and Financial Markets
What is a White Elephant?A white elephant refers to an investment whose maintenance costs are not in sync with the value of the product or item. Talking in terms of investment, it can be a property or business activity that involves such a huge amount of maintenance...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Investments, Trading, and Financial Markets
What is a White Candlestick?A white candlestick refers to a point displayed on a candlestick chart that exhibits a day when there is a rise in the underlying price.How Does a White Candlestick Work?White candlesticks inform about an increase in the price of a security...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Investments, Trading, and Financial Markets
What is an Adjustment Bond?Corporations issue adjustment bonds when it recapitalizes its debts during financial difficulties and bankruptcy proceedings. These bonds are issued against the outstanding bonds to the existing bondholders. When a corporation meets with...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Investments, Trading, and Financial Markets
What is a Gypsy Swap?A gypsy swap is a procedure of raising capital whereby the two parties involved in the swap exchange restricted equity shares in return for freely exchangeable shares (or, unrestricted securities), thus increasing the dividend payout for both...
