Terms

The rate of return is the gain or loss of an investment over a specified period of time, expressed as […]

The basis for an additional charge to the standard premium because the person insured is classified as a greater than

Publicly traded companies involved in property development, management or sales. REITs cover various segments of the real estate market including

Redemption is the repayment of a debt security or preferred stock, either for par value at maturity or for a

A form of insurance available as a non-forfeiture option. It provides for continuation of the original insurance plan, but for

Restoring a lapsed policy to its original premium paying status, upon payment by the policy owner, with interest, of all

Earnings a company reinvests in its core business or to retire debt, after it pays dividends.

A ratio calculated by dividing the company’s EBIT (net income) by total assets. The ROA is one of the most

Money collected for providing a product or service. Companies that provide services, such as telecommunications, generally use the term revenue;

An endorsement to an insurance policy that modifies clauses and provisions of the policy, including or excluding coverage.