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Current issueIn Treasury securities, the most recently auctioned issue. Trading is more active in current issues than in off-the-run issues.Current issue Similar MatchesCurrent ratioCurrent ratioA financial ratio which shows how easily the company could pay its bills if all its creditors demanded payment at once. Calculated as: (current assets) divided by (current liabilities)In theory this figure should be at least 1, because if it's lower than 1 it means that the company does not have the liquidity to pay all its creditors straight away. That said, some companies, notably supermarkets, happily survive on current ratios of less than 0.5.As always, it's best to compare the ratio of one company with others in its sector. Over 1.5 suggests excessive caution on the part of management.For a more stringent version of the current ratio, see 'acid test'. Current accountCurrent accountA bank account which offers a number of facilities including cheque book for debt settlement, deposits, direct debits and where applicable, overdrafts. This type of account is normally used for ongoing transactions (for example monthly direct debits and writing of cheques etc.) as opposed to a deposit account.A balance of payments account listing transactions other than capital movement.An account listing transactions between trading companies. Permanent Current AssetsPermanent Current AssetsThe minimum level of current assets that a firm needs to continue operation. Because some level is always maintained, they are called permanent current assets. High current income mutual fundHigh current income mutual fundA mutual fund whose primary goal is to produce a high level of income by making higher-risk investments in instruments such as junk bonds. Current maturityCurrent maturityCurrent time to maturity on an outstanding debt instrument. Further SuggestionsCurrent assetsSpontaneous Current Liabilities Current income Balance on current account Net current assets high current income fund Current production rate Current account Current liabilities Permanent spontaneous current Liabilities Current coupon Noncurrent liability Noncurrent asset Current ratio Current account surplus Current rate method Current account Current prices current liabilities Current income bonds Current account deficit current cost accounting Current yield current income Other current assets |
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