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    Parent Company

    A "parent company" refers to a company that can control a majority-owned or 100% owned subsidiary throughout its ownership of voting securities

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    Year to Date
    "Year to date" refers to the period from January 1 to the current date. Companies sometimes use... more
    Yield
    "Yield" is the annual rate of return received on an investment, usually expressed as a percentage. ... more
    Yield Curve
    A "yield curve" is a line that shows specific interest rates during specific dates of bonds that... more
    Yield Maintenance
    "Yield maintenance" often refers to a prepayment penalty built into a loan, that allows a lender... more
    Yield Pickup
    "Yield pickup" is a yield gain that occurs because of the sale of one bond and a purchase of... more
    Yield Spread
    "Yield spread" is the difference between various yields on bonds with different credit quality... more
    Yield to Maturity
    "Yield to maturity" is the rate of return, usually shown in a percentage, which is paid on a fixed... more
    YTD
    "YTD" stands for "year to date," referring to the period from January 1 to the current date. ... more
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    Debt/Equity Ratio

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