A measure of  the degree to which two variables move in relation to each other; computed into what is known as the “correlation coefficient”.

A measure of the degree to which two variables’ movements are associated with a range of values from -1.0 (i.e., perfect negative correlation) to 1.0 (i.e., perfect positive ...

An index showing the variations in construction costs over time; sometimes, by extension, a set of similar numbers showing the relative costs of construction in different geographi ...

The likelihood that another entity involved in a transaction may not be able to complete its legal obligations.

The risk that a foreign government will default on its bonds or other financial commitments.

A measure of the degree to which returns on two investments move in tandem; a positive covariance means that investment returns move together, while a negative covariance means inv ...

A legally-binding clause that requires an investment to meet certain conditions, e.g. a loan may have covenants that require the borrower to have certain Debt Yield, Debt Service C ...

A short-term loan arrangement provided by a bank to a fund secured again the investors’ commitments in the fund.

The risk of loss that may occur from the failure of any party to abide by the terms and conditions of any financial contract, principally the failure to make required payments on l ...

A tenant with the size and financial strength worthy enough of being rated as investment grade by one of the major credit agencies.