~ A strategy that involves buying bonds with various maturity dates The purpose of laddering is to minimize the impact of interest rates on your portfolio
Investment and diversification technique which involves purchasing a series (a ladder) of bonds with different maturities
The process of probing to identify the linkages between means (i e , attributes) and terminal values (i e , end states)
A probing technique, used in one-on-ones and focus groups, designed to delve into the real reasons for participants' attitudes and behavior toward the topic It is generally considered to be an intensive technique The moderator seeks the reason behind each answer until he or she arrives at a basic human need such as ego or status
A method of staggering the purchase of certificates or bonds whereby, when the investment matures, the funds can be reinvested in short- or long-term investments depending on the current interest rate
A method of showing the logical precedential relationship of a set of activities that is repeated several times consecutively Latest finish time (LF) - The latest time by which a particular activity must be completed in order for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time Latest start time (LS) - The latest time by which a particular activity must be started in order for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time; the activity's latest finish time minus the activity's estimated duration
A method of staggering the purchase of certificates or bonds whereby, when the investment matures, the funds can be reinvested in short or long-term investments depending on the current interest rate
An investment strategy in which bonds or certificates of deposit that have different maturities are assembled for a portfolio For example, an investor with $100,000 might invest $20,000 in bonds with a 2-year maturity, $20,000 in bonds with a 6-year maturity and so forth Principal from matured bonds or CDs is either spent or reinvested in additional bonds or CDs with longer maturities at the top of the ladder A laddered portfolio hedges interest rate changes by providing liquidity with short-term securities while also providing a relatively steady source of income with long-term fixed-income investments
A fixed income portfolio strategy in which assets are distributed evenly over a range of maturities
A technique for reducing the impact of interest-rate risk by structuring a portfolio with different bond issues that mature at different dates
A ladder is a piece of equipment used for climbing up something or down from something. It consists of two long pieces of wood, metal, or rope with steps fixed between them
{i} structure used for climbing which consists of two parallel bars connected by a series of rungs; means by which one moves to a higher level; tear in a stocking (British)
You can use the ladder to refer to something such as a society, organization, or system which has different levels that people can progress up or drop down. If they want to climb the ladder of success they should be given that opportunity
A frame usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened cross strips or rounds forming steps
A portfolio strategy where investors stagger the maturities of their bond holdings in order to provide regular income as the bonds come due and smooth out the effects of interest rate fluctuations For those with enough assets allocated to bonds, we recommend putting equal amounts of money into Treasurys due to mature in one-, three-, five-, seven- and nine-year periods That gives your portfolio an average maturity of five years As the principal comes due every two years, you can reinvest that amount in bonds due to mature in 10 years That way, you keep your portfolio's average maturity at five years or so See "Laddering Your Bond Portfolio " BACK TO TOP
A structure for climbing up or down; consists of two parallel sides joined by a series of crosspieces that serve as footrests It is used for getting in and out of the pool A double-access ladder straddles the pool wall of an above-ground pool An in-pool ladder is located in the pool only
A framework consisting of two parallel sides connected by bars or steps which are spaced at intervals suitable for ascending or descending On shipboard the term ladder is also applied to staircases and to other contrivances used in ascending or descending to or from a higher or lower level
A fixed income investment strategy that seeks to reduce interest rate risk by investing in fixed income securities with a wide variety of maturities Though this strategy assures continuous cash flow, there may be some sacrifice of total return, since shorter-term bonds tend to have lower yields than longer-term bonds
a structure for gaining access or exit from a swimming pool Leaf bagger: a device that attaches to a telescopic pole and a garden hose Pressure from the garden hose creates a suction by which leaves and large debris are sucked into a large mesh bag Light niche: the area in a pool or spa that houses the underwater light Liner: also called vinyl liner - the vinyl membrane that acts as the container to hold or contain the water Liquid chlorine: a sodium hypochlorite solution Usually provides 6 to 12 5% available chlorine; has a pH of 13 and requires that small amounts of acid be added to the pool to neutralize the high pH Good for regular chlorination and superchlorination Sold in one and five gallon jugs Lithium hypochlorite: a dry, granular chlorinating compound with an available chlorine content of 35% It is rapid-dissolving and can be used to superchlorinate vinyl-liner pools, painted pools or fiberglass pools as well as spas and hot tubs Back to Top
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress; "he climbed the career ladder"
A ladder is a hole or torn part in a woman's stocking or tights, where some of the vertical threads have broken, leaving only the horizontal threads. if stockings or tights ladder, or if you ladder them, a long thin hole is made in them because some stitches have broken American Equivalent: run