Chapter 7

That section of the federal bankruptcy law which handles business liquidations

Dividend yield

The yearly allowance rate for a security calculated as a percent of its value (annual dividend/price = yield)

Administrative fee

Normally referred to as a percentage of available means below management or as a set annual dollar amount

Closed-end fund

A joint endowment that has a directed span of investor means and a limited life

Debt service

The investment crucial to meet all interest and central payments during a given span