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Rate of interestThe rate, as a proportion of the principal, at which interest is computed.Rate of interest Similar MatchesOpen interestOpen interestThe total number of derivatives contracts traded that have not yet been liquidated either by an offsetting derivative transaction or by delivery. Related: Liquidation. Stepped interest debenture stocksStepped interest debenture stocksA debenture stock where the rate of interest payable to lenders is increased in stages over the initial life until a certain rate is reached. Thereafter, the rate remains fixed until the redemption date. This type of debenture is advantageous to an investment trust in that interest payments will be lower than the norm in the initial years (whilst the trust consolidates its growth) and above the norm in the later years (when it will be expected that the trust's assets can afford the extra interest). Effective annual interest rateEffective annual interest rateAn annual measure of the time value of money that fully reflects the effects of compounding. Nominal interest rateNominal interest rateThe interest rate actually observed in the market, in contrast to the real interest rate. Real interest rateReal interest rateThe rate of interest excluding the effect of expected inflation; that is, the rate that is earned in terms of constant-purchasing-power dollars. Interest rate expressed in terms of real goods, i.e. nominal interest rate adjusted for expected inflation. Further SuggestionsCovered interest arbitrageInterest rate Market interest rate interest rate swap Interest rate futures contract Add on Interest Interest accrual rate Interest sensitive insurance policy Discount Interest Interest sensitive stock Deferred interest bond Interest Earnings before interest after taxes (EBIAT) Wild Interest interest payable Short term interest rates Capitalized interest Spot interest rate interest only mortgage Best interests of creditors test Cash flow after interest and taxes permanent interest bearing shares Variable Interest Rate Interest rate parity line (IRP) Covered interest arbitrage |
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