摘要: A classification used by the financial services industry to denote an individual or a family with high net worth. Although there is no precise definition of how rich somebody must be to fit into this [阅读全文:]
摘要: A rider on a variable annuity that allows minimum withdrawals from the invested amount without having to annuitize the investment. The amount that can be withdrawn is based on a percentage of the tota[阅读全文:]
摘要: An indicator used in technical analysis to identify changing trends. The technique consists of combining two groups of moving averages with differing time periods.
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摘要: An act created by the U.S Congress in 1996 that amends both the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) in an effort to protect individuals covered by [阅读全文:]
摘要: The difference between the cost of a raw commodity and the income it generates once sold as a finished product.
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摘要: Name given to the five industrialized nations that meet periodically to achieve a cooperative effort on international economic and monetary issues.
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摘要: Seven of the world's leading countries that meet periodically to achieve a cooperative effort on international economic and monetary issues.
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摘要: Eleven industrialized nations that meet on an annual basis to consult each other, debate and cooperate on international financial matters. The member countries are: France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Ja[阅读全文:]
摘要: A deposit investment security sold by Canadian banks and trust companies. They are often bought for retirement plans because they provide a low-risk fixed rate of return. The principal is at risk only[阅读全文:]
摘要: Insurance contracts that guarantee the owner principal repayment and a fixed or floating interest rate for a predetermined period of time.
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