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Split Rating: Block trade printed at two different prices. Often used in dividend rolls to get an average price equal to the dividend.

Rating Service: A rating service, such as A.M. Best, Moody's Investors Service, or Standard & Poor's, evaluates bond issuers to determine the level of risk they pose to would-be investors. Though each ratin . . . View Full Definition

Ratings: Based on a random sample of television viewers, the calculated amount and percentage of viewers watching a particular program on a particular station.

Rating Point: A value equal to one percent of a population or universe.

Rating Limit: The rating limit is set by the customer using the main menu. When a system lock is active, this limit controls the viewing of programs that have been assigned a rating level.

Rating: A percentage of total households or population owning tvs who are tuned to a particular program or station at a specific time (e.g., a six rating for women 18-49 means 6 percent of all women . . . View Full Definition

Rating Curve: A plot that shows the relationship between the stage and discharge (streamflow) of a specific stream at a specific location. It is customary to plot stream stage on the y-axis of the plot an . . . View Full Definition

Reverse Stock Split: If a company's stock is trading at a low price, the company may decide to reduce the number of existing shares and increase their price by consolidating the shares. For example, a 1-for-2 re . . . View Full Definition

S and P Rating: Rating service provided by S&P that indicates the amount of risk involved with different securities.

Short-Run Operating Activities: The risk of falling short of any investment target.