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speculative motive
Financial services; General Finance
A desire to hold cash in order to be poised to exploit any attractive investment opportunity requiring a cash expenditure that might arise.
speculative demand (for money)
Financial services; General Finance
The need for cash to take advantage of investment opportunities that may arise.
supermajority
Financial services; General Finance
Provision in a company's charter requiring a majority of, say, 80% of shareholders to approve certain changes, such as a merger.
Self-directed IRA
Financial services; General Finance
An IRA that the account holder can after appointing a custodian manager to carry out investment instructions.
speculative-grade bond
Financial services; General Finance
Bond rated Ba or lower by Moody's, or BB or lower by S&P, or an unrated bond.
supermajority amendment
Financial services; General Finance
Often used in risk arbitrage. Corporate amendment requiring that a substantial majority (usually 67% to 90%) of stockholders approve important transactions, such as mergers.
speculation
Financial services; General Finance
Purchasing risky investments that present the possibility of large profits, but also pose a higher-than-average possibility of loss. A profitable strategy over the long term if undertaken by ...
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