What is Investment Allocation Amount?

Investment allocation amount is the authorization to incur expenses or liabilities for a specific amount and in a particular time period.

What is an Investment Yield?

Investment yield is the percentage of return on capital represented by the investment income expressed as a percentage of the price.

What is Yield to Maturity (YTM)?

Yield to Maturity is the estimated rate of return that an investor can expect from a bond. The value assumes that you hold the bond until maturity.

What is Stock Volume?

Stock Volume is the total number of shares being traded on the entire market during a specific period of time. Each transaction adds to the volume count.

What is a Trial Balance?

A trial balance is the sum of all credit and debit balances at the end of an accounting period and/or fiscal year before closing entries are made.

What are Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)?

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are issued by the U.S. Treasury where the principal value is adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index.

What is VIX?

VIX is the ticker symbol for the Chicago Board Options Exchange’s Volatility Index. It’s a weighted mix of the prices for a blend of S&P 500 Index options.

What is an Asset’s Useful Life?

Useful Life is known as the specific period of time an asset is estimated to be usable for the purpose in which it was acquired.