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Gain-on-sale accounting

This process is known as discounting.

One fundamental concept in finance is discounting, where a company assesses the potential future profits of a trade made in the present. This involves calculating the present value of those estimated profits and recording it as profit today. In simpler terms, discounting allows companies to accurately measure the current value of future profits.

Financial Leverage Ratio

Understanding the leverage ratio is crucial in analyzing a company's financial health. Simply put, it is the measure of a company's debt compared to its equity. A ratio of o...

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Covered

When a writer holds the underlying security and writes an option on a one-to-one basis with the stock, it is known as writing a covered option. This can be either a short ca...

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Insider

In the world of finance, it is important to understand the concept of insiders. These individuals are not only the directors and senior officers of a company, but also those...

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Delivery

Futures contracts involve the exchange of goods or cash at a predetermined future date. This can be achieved through the tender and receipt of the underlying commodity or th...

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