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Set Shot: The same as hookout and rollout.

Return On Assets (ROA): Net income for a time period divided by total assets. This ratio is often used to measure profitability or the efficiency with which assets are being employed. Higher values for this ratio i . . . View Full Definition

Residual Assets: Assets that remain after sufficient assets are dedicated to meet all senior debtholders' claims in full.

Reset Frequency: The frequency with which the floating rate changes.

Return On Total Assets: The ratio of earnings available to common stockholders to total assets.

Rising Shot: A shot thats hits the ball immediately after it hits the ground.

Risky Asset: An asset whose future return is uncertain.

Riskless Or Risk-Free Asset: An asset whose future return is known today with certainty. The risk-free asset is commonly defined as short-term obligations of the U.S. government.

Risk-Free Asset: An asset whose future normal return is known today with certainty.

Reset Bonds: Bonds that allow the initial interest rates to be adjusted on specific dates in order that the bonds trade at the value they had when they were issued.