Financial Terms starting with the letter "T"

Tracking error Tracking error is a measure of how closely a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) follows its benchmark… Mutual Funds, ETFs & Pooled Vehicles Trade deficit A trade deficit occurs when a country imports more goods and services than it exports over a given… Economics for Finance Trade-off theory The trade-off theory is a core concept in corporate finance that explains how companies decide on their mix… Corporate Finance Traditional IRA A Traditional IRA (Individual Retirement Account) is a tax-advantaged retirement savings account that allows individuals to contribute pre-tax… Retirement Planning TransUnion TransUnion is one of the three major consumer credit reporting agencies in the United States, alongside Equifax and… Credit, Debt & Lending Treasury auction A Treasury auction is the primary method used by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to borrow money… Monetary & Fiscal Policy Treasury bills Treasury bills, often called T-bills, are short-term debt securities issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. They… Bonds & Fixed Income Treasury bonds Treasury bonds (often called T-bonds) are long-term debt securities issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to… Bonds & Fixed Income Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) TIPS stands for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. These are a special type of Treasury bond issued by the U.S.… Bonds & Fixed Income Treasury notes Treasury notes, often called T-notes, are debt securities issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. They are… Bonds & Fixed Income Truth in Lending Act (TILA) The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) is a landmark federal law enacted in 1968 as part of the… Credit, Debt & Lending