RETURN ON STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Definition

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RETURN ON STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY is a measure of how profitably the company is utilizing shareholders funds. It is calculated: profit after tax + total stockholders equity. Also called RETURN ON NET WORTH.

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INVESTMENT HOLDING COMPANY, generally, is to hold by way of investment any real or personal property whatsoever. Within business, it is a company which holds equity in or invests into other companies as subsidiary or associate companies.

FIDUCIARY is a person or business (for example, a bank or stock brokerage) who has the power and obligation to act for another (often called the beneficiary) under circumstances which require total trust, good faith and honesty.

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