Category: R

Definition A retracement refers to a temporary reversal in the movement of a stock’s price or overall market direction that goes against the prevailing trend.

Definition Retail sales refers to the sales of goods directly to consumers, typically occurring in stores, online, or anywhere a point-of-sale transaction takes place. These

Definition A retainer fee is an upfront cost paid by a client to secure the services of a consultant, freelancer, lawyer, or other professional. It’s

Definition A Retirement Money Market Account is a type of savings account often offered by banks or credit unions which offers a safe place to

Definition Retained earnings refer to the portion of net income that a company keeps or ‘retains’ after it has paid out dividends to its shareholders.

Definition Retrocession refers to the practice where a company transfers a portion of its risk to another company to protect itself from large claims or

Definition A Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) is a professional designation for financial advisors who specialize in retirement income planning. Through comprehensive coursework, these certified

Definition Retention Ratio, also known as plowback ratio, is a financial term that refers to the proportion of a company’s earnings that is retained in

Definition Return on Assets (ROA) is a financial ratio that measures the profitability of a business in relation to its total assets. It indicates how

Definition Return on Average Assets (ROAA) is a financial metric used to assess a company’s profitability relative to its total assets. It’s calculated by dividing