What is an Income Fund? An income fund is an investment vehicle, similar to a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund (ETF), that emphasizes current income over capital gains or appreciation. The term current income refers to income that is received on a fixed basis, compared to waiting for some future date in order to receive the…
What is Incidence Rate? The incidence rate or incidence measures the frequency of a specific event over a defined period of time. In business, determining an incidence rate can be done through gathering samples, conducting surveys, and testing products. Incidence is generally expressed as the number of cases per person per year of examination. For…
What is an Index Option? An index option is a financial derivative contract whose value is derived from an underlying stock market index. It gives the holder the right (but not the obligation) to buy or sell the underlying index at a specified strike price. Index options comprise call and put options that confer the…
What is Employer’s Liability Insurance? Employer’s liability insurance is essentially an insurance policy for workers covering work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths. As an employer, one is legally responsible for the safety of workers during work and at the workplace. It is rare to find a place of employment that is completely exempt from workplace injury…
What is Employment Insurance (EI)? Employment Insurance (EI) is relief provided by the Government of Canada to those who become unemployed or are unable to work due to certain circumstances such as illness, pregnancy, caring for a family member, etc. It acts as temporary financial support and also includes support for unemployed individuals to look…
What is the Implied Rate? The implied rate is an interest rate that expresses the difference between the forward/future rate and the spot rate. It serves as a useful tool for comparing returns across different assets and can be applied to any scenario that involves a forward or futures contract. Understanding Implied Rates Forward/Futures Contracts…
What is Import Duty? Import duty is the tax imposed on goods that are imported from other countries. Duties are determined by a number of factors, including the value, origin, and type of the goods. They are established and become a source of revenue for the government, as well as to protect domestic producers from…
What is the Economy? The economy is the production, consumption, trade, and distribution of goods and services. Every economy is characterized by its own unique values, culture, education as well as legal and political systems. When referring to an economy, it is also important to consider supply and demand, as well as the labor and…
What is Econometrics? Econometrics is an area of economics where statistical and mathematical methods are used to analyze economic data. Individuals who are involved with econometrics are referred to as econometricians. Econometricians test economic theories and hypotheses by using statistical tools such as probability, statistical inference, regression analysis, frequency distributions, and more. After testing economic…
What is Cross Liability Coverage? Cross liability coverage is a feature of insurance contracts covering multiple customers represented in the form of a clause on commercial insurance policies. It allows each party to be seen and treated as if they own separate policies, thus allowing them to gain coverage in the event that a claim…
