Defensive Securities: The setting aside by a borrower of cash or bonds sufficient to service the borrower's debt. Both the borrower's debt and the offsetting cash or bonds are removed from the balance sheet.

 

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Defensive Securities: The setting aside by a borrower of cash or bonds sufficient to service the borrower's debt. Both the borrower's debt and the offsetting cash or bonds are removed from the balance sheet.

Defensive Security: Defensive securities tend to remain more stable in value than the overall market, especially when prices in general are falling. Defensive securities include stocks in companies whose produc . . . View Full Definition

Real Property Securities Dealer: A real property securities dealer is a broker who sells an existing trust deed and guarantees a return on it.

Securities Act Of 1933: First law designed to regulate securities markets, requiring registration of securities and disclosure.

Securities Acts Amendments Of 1975: Legislation to encourage the establishment of a national market system together with a system for nationwide clearing and settlement of securities transactions.

Securities And Exchange Commission (SEC): The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent federal agency that oversees and regulates the securities industry in the United States and enforces securities laws. The SEC r . . . View Full Definition

Securities And Commodities Exchanges: Exchanges on which securities, options, and futures contracts are traded by members for their own accounts and for the accounts of customers.

Securities Analysts: Related: Financial analysts

Public Securities Administration (PSA): The trade association for primary dealers in U.S. government securities, including MBSs.

Project Loan Securities: Securities backed by a variety of FHA-insured loans-primarily multifamily apartment buildings, hospitals, and nursing homes.