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Abnormal Returns: The component of the return that is not due to systematic influences (market-wide influences). In other words, abnormal returns are above those predicted by the market movement alone. Relate . . . View Full Definition

Sales Returns And Allowances: A contra-revenue account in which the return of, or allowance for, reduction in the price of merchandise previously sold is recorded.

Separate Tax Returns: Tax returns of married persons who choose to file their returns individually, usually because this approach produces lower overall tax payments.

Purchase Returns And Allowances: A contra-purchase account used for recording the return of, or allowances for, previously purchased merchandise.

Increasing And Diminishing Returns: The addition of more improvements to land and structures which increases value only to the assets maximum value. Beyond that point, additional improvements no longer affect a propertys value . . . View Full Definition

Cumulative Abnormal Return (CAR): With rights.

Excess Returns: Difference between the return on the market portfolio and the riskless rate.

Abnormal Hemoglobin: Hemoglobin molecule with a different shape due to an altered amino acid sequence (ultimately caused by an altered DNA base sequence), such as in the inherited disease sickle-cell anemia.

Exchange: The process of trading intervals, credits or points at one resort for those at another resort, or in another unit at a home resort. This can allow owners to travel and vacation at various lo . . . View Full Definition