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This glossary is a FREE SERVICE to assist the student and enthusiast alike to get a better understanding of financial terms, analyst industry jargon and monetary concepts. It is a free service to all internet users.
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bankrupt when liabilities exceed assets
beta (Risk index, RI) Beta is the measure of a company’s systematic risk and is used to estimate the cost of equity capital.
betterment the added value of the improvement to an insured property when it has been repaired, replaced or rebuilt following loss or damage.
bordereau a detailed schedule, that lists risks, values and premiums
breakeven (Breakeven point, breakeven sales) Breakeven is the level of sales revenue at which EBIT is zero. [At breakeven, Sales revenue – Variable cost of sales – Fixed cost of sales – Overheads = Zero]