The excess return of an investment relative to the return of a benchmark index; often considered the active return on an investment; gauges the performance of an investment against ...

The risk of loss associated with investment in alternative investments or alternative investment vehicles.

An investment structure created to facilitate one or more specific investments; typically, a fund is permitted to establish an alternative investment vehicle to accommodate the tax ...

An individual, entity or organization that provides loans, lines of credit, or cash advances to others, outside of the traditional forms of credit offered by a commercial bank or c ...

A desirable or useful feature of a building or place, amenities look to provide comfort and convenience for tenants occupying the property; Amenities encompass additions that are i ...

A national trade association that represents certified public accountants in business and industry, public practice, government, and education.

The liquidation of a financial debt through regular periodic installment payments; for tax purposes, the periodic deduction of capitalized expenses.

The tenant that serves as the predominant draw to a commercial property, usually the largest tenant in a shopping center or retail development.

The highest tranche of an asset backed security (ABS) or other structured financial product; during bankruptcy, default, or other credit proceedings, an A note is senior to other n ...

An adjustment mechanism for preferred stock, options, or convertible securities that provides the holder the right to receive additional securities in the event of a future financi ...