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Debenture

A debt obligation that is backed by only by the creditworthiness of the issuer (borrower). It is a type of...

Discount Note

A note that constitutes a short-term debt obligation issued at a discount to par (its par value). The note makes...

Dividends

A distribution of a company’s earnings to its stockholders on a proportional (pro-rata) basis, as decided and announced by its...

Dual Beta

A type of beta that measures the volatility of a stock price (its systematic risk) in relation to the market...

Downside Beta

A measure of beta that reflects a stock's price movement during a downward trend. In this sense, it is a...

Default

A situation in finance where a debtor/ obligor fails to fulfill its obligations under the agreement/ contract/ arrangement, etc. In...

Dividend Payout

A dividend that an entity decides to pay out to its equity holders. This refers to the total amount of...

Defaulter Pays

An arrangement whereby each participant (for example, parties in bilateral trades, or financial market infrastructure (FMI) participants) is required to...

Debenture Stock

A stock that represents a loan certificate issued by an entity reflecting an underlying obligation to pay back borrowed funds...

Debt Financing

A type of capital that is financed by borrowed funds (debt). It is a form of financing that allows an...