0.0 00 What is ‘Asset Turnover Ratio’ Asset turnover ratio is the ratio of the value of a company’s sales or revenues generated relative to the value of its assets. The Asset Turnover ratio can often …

0.0 00 What is a ‘Debenture’? A debenture is a type of debt instrument that is not secured by physical assets or collateral. Debentures are backed only by the general creditworthiness and reputation of the issuer. …

0.0 00 What is ‘Liquidity’ Liquidity describes the degree to which an asset or security can be quickly bought or sold in the market without affecting the asset’s price. Market liquidity refers to the extent to …

0.0 00 What is the ‘Gearing Ratio’? A gearing ratio is a general classification describing a financial ratio that compares some form of owner’s equity (or capital) to funds borrowed by the company. Gearing is a …

0.0 00 What is ‘Return On Investment – ROI’ A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or to compare the efficiency of a number of different investments. ROI measures the amount of …

0.0 00 What is ‘Arbitrage’ Arbitrage is the simultaneous purchase and sale of an asset to profit from a difference in the price. It is a trade that profits by exploiting the price differences of identical …

0.0 00 What is ‘Working Capital’ Working capital is a measure of both a company’s efficiency and its short-term financial health. Working capital is calculated as: Working Capital = Current Assets – Current Liabilities The working …

0.0 00 What is the ‘Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)’ A profit and loss statement (P&L) is a financial statement that summarizes the revenues, costs and expenses incurred during a specific period of time, usually a …

0.0 00 Par Value Loading the player… What is ‘Par Value’ The face value of a bond. Par value for a share refers to the stock value stated in the corporate charter. Par value is …

0.0 00 What are ‘Capital Markets’ Capital markets are markets for buying and selling equity and debt instruments. Capital markets channel savings and investment between suppliers of capital such as retail investors and institutional investors, and users …