The period of time it takes for any investment to get funded, until it is sold off or repaid.

Lat. In the civil law . The birthright portion; that portion of an inheritance to which a given heir is entitled, and of which he cannot be deprived by the […]

The share falling to a child from a parent’s estate or the estate of any one bearing a similar relation. State v. Crossley, GO Ind. 209; Lewis’s Appeal, 108 Pa. […]

Fr. In French law . That part of a man’s estate which he may bequeath to other persons than his natural heirs. A parent leaving one legitimate child may dispose […]

In old English law . A minister who serves a benefice, together with others; so called because lie has only a portion of the tithes or profits of the living; […]

One who receives a portion; the allottee of a portion. One of two or more Incumbents of the same ecclesiastical benefice.

The common cement which is currently used in the manufacture buildings, etc. It is made from pulverized iron oxide, magnesia, alumina, as well as silica, all of which are burnt […]

The burgesses of Ipswich and of the Cinque Ports were so called.

In old English law . A court held in ports or haven towns, and PORTORIA 915 POSSESSIO FRATRIS DE FEODO sometimes in Inland towns also. Cowell; Blount

In the civil law . Duties paid in ports on merchandise . Taxes levied in old times at city gates. Tolls for passing over bridges.

In old English law . An auction; a public sale of goods to the highest bidder; also a sale of fish as soon as it is brought into the haven. […]

The suburbs of a city, or any place within its jurisdiction . Somner; Cowell. Portns est locus in quo exportantnr et importantur merces. 2 Inst. 148. A port is a […]

The exposure of any investor who trades in securities or commodities , which is stated as the amount of items that he/ she owes.

The authority/ influence that is given to the individual who possesses an office or is given a position.

The risk involved with a certain trading position, commonly incurred due to the changes in price.

A strategy that hold a long or short position for a week to several months. It is used in the short term but has a better chance than momentum trading.

A strategy commonly adopted for marketing purposes, in which a brand tries to occupy a distinguished position as compared to other brands, in the customer’s thoughts. Companies adopt a variety […]

An express statement which is generally written in order to give a clear outline of the goals that are to be achieved through a positioning strategy. The statement defines how […]

Laid down, enacted, or prescribed. Express or affirmative. Direct, ab- solute, explicit. As to positive “Condition,” “Evidence,” “Fraud,” “Proof,” and “Servitude,” see those titles.

A theory of accounting which was created to better analyze how accounting practices should be utilized.

When the price of cash is greater than the price of the futures. Refer to basis risk and negative basis .

When an asset earns more than it costs to maintain it. Refer to negative carry .

A normal position where the cash that flows into the company is higher than the cash amount that flows out, during the same period of time. A positive cash flow […]

A request made by an auditor, in order to confirm the accuracy of any article. It might be express or implied. Usually, the request is made with a party who […]

When an asset has higher gains than losses. An example of these are long options and bonds. Refer to negative convexity , nonlinear instrument , and positive gamma .