Amortization The systematic repayment (e.g., monthly, quarterly, or yearly) of a debt or loan, such as a bond or mortgage, over a specific time period. Annual Report The corporate financial statement that shareholders eagerly receive each year. It includes financials of the company’s performance over the previous year. Annual Return The percentage of change in … Continue reading »

1. Abnormal Return: The return earned on a financial asset in excess of that required to compensate for the risk of the asset. 2. Account Executive (alternatively, Registered Representative): A representative of a brokerage firm whose primary responsibility is servicing the accounts of individual investors. 3. Accounting Beta: A relative measure of the sensitivity of … Continue reading »