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Long Iron: The longer-shafted, steeper-faced, (and hopefully) longer distance irons, generally numbers 1 through 4

Long Game: The part of golf played with full, or substantial, swings where the ball is intended to cover relatively longer distances (usually thought of in terms of woods, long irons and middle irons)

Long-Term Debt-To-Equity Ratio: A capitalization ratio comparing long-term debt to shareholders' equity.

Long-Term Disability Insurance: Pays an insured a percentage of their monthly earnings if they become disabled.

Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities (LEAPS): These long-term options on stocks have expiration dates of up to three years rather than the shorter terms of most stock options, which are never longer than nine months. The benefit of LEAP . . . View Full Definition

Long-Term Debt-Capitalization: Indicator of financial leverage. Shows long-term debt as a proportion of the capital available. Determined by dividing long-term debt by the sum of long-term debt, preferred stock and common . . . View Full Definition

Long-Term Debt Ratio: The ratio of long-term debt to total capitalization.

Long-Term Care Policy: Insurance policies that cover specified services for a specified period of time. Long-term care policies (and their prices) vary significantly. Covered services often include nursing care, h . . . View Full Definition

Long-Term Debt: Total of all debt due after one year including bonds at face value.

Long-Term Debt As A Percent Of Total Capital: Long-term debt including capitalized leases expressed as a percentage of total capital (common and preferred stock plus long term debt). It reflects the use of leverage by the company.