In the case of an income trust, an amount that is transferable to unitholders. In the case of an estate trust, the amount to be distributed to a beneficiary. Distributable net income is the maximum amount received by a unitholder or a beneficiary that is taxable; any amount above this figure will be tax free. |||Distributable net income is seen as a close estimate of the true economic value the distribution would provide, but the actual amount paid out to those designated will most likely vary. At times, DNI is paid out to minimize the tax burden levied on the trust itself, and it can also provide a steady income to a beneficiary or a unitholder.
A type of option whose payoff is set to a specified fixed price if the final asset price is above the strike price; if not, the payoff is set to zero. Cash-or-Nothing options are typically european style options.
The currency abbreviation the Saudi riyal (SAR), the currency for Saudi Arabia. The Saudi riyal is made up of 100 halala or 20 ghirsh, and is often presented with the symbol SR. The Saudi riyal is pegged to the U.S. dollar at about 3.75 SAR. |||In 1932, Saudi Arabia was created by the combination of the Hejazi Kingdom and the Sultanate of Nejd. After its creation, Saudi Arabia used a bimetallic monetary system based on British gold sovereigns and silver riyals. In 1952, the monetary system was reformed to use a single currency. This currency, the Saudi riyal, was backed by Saudi gold guineas equivalent to the British gold sovereign until 1959, when a system based on fiat money issued by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency was created.
An unsuccessful fundraising event which actually loses money for the sponsoring organization. Since fundraising events often entail considerable work, a fund-drainer can be extremely demoralizing for the organizers. Fundraising events should be carefully planned and managed in or to ensure they raise sufficient funds to be worthwhile endeavors. A fundraiser should be treated with the same seriousness as any business venture. Often not all of the assets required for larger fundraising events can be acquired for free. For example, securing the venue and equipment, and providing catering may all be substantial expenses paid by the fundraising organization. If in the end, the event does not garner sufficient donations then the fundraiser may lose significant funds for the organization.
A charge levied by an investment manager for managing an investment fund. The management fee is intended to compensate the managers for their time and expertise. It can also include other items such as investor relations expenses and the administration costs of the fund. The management fee is the cost of having your assets professionally managed. The fee pays other people to select which securities your money (along with that of the other investors in the fund) is invested into, to do all the paperwork needed and to provide information about the fund's holdings and performance.Management fee structures vary from fund to fund, but they are typically based on a percentage of assets under management. For example, a mutual fund's management fee could be stated as 0.5% of assets under management.
A type of option which is always settled in cash. Upon exercise, the net value to the involved parties are calculated and a cash payment is made to settle the difference. This option is advantageous for investors who want to capture movements in stock prices only, and not be required to enter a position following the exercise of an option. For example, let's say you purchase a cash-based call option contract with a strike price of $55. You exercise the option when the underlying stock price reaches $60 per share. Since one contract is for one hundred shares, the net value to you is $500 ( (60-55) x 100 ). In this case, you will receive $500 in cash, instead of being required to purchase 100 shares of stock for $55.
An indicator of a company's financial performance calculated as:= Revenue - Expenses (excluding tax, interest, depreciation, depletion, amortization and exploration expenses) |||EBITDAX is used when reporting earnings for oil and mineral exploration companies. It excludes costly exploration expenses and gives the true EBITDA of the firm.This is especially useful when a company wants to acquire another company. The EBITDAX would cover any loan payments needed to finance the takeover.
A slang term for the stock market in Japan. Samurai market is usually used buy non-residents of Japan, with a reference to the iconic Japanese warrior - the samurai. |||The term Samurai market was used in business slang but has become widely accepted, much like the "Yankee market" refers to U.S. markets and the "bulldog market" refers to the market in United Kingdom.