Important Financial Investment Terms
Thousands of investors have told us they are confused by the investment jargon that is used by financial advisors. We also know some terms, that investors don't understand, are used by advisors as sales ploys. They establish themselves as experts when they define a term you may not understand.
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Definition of 'Prudent-Man Rule'
A standard of care that has been adopted by pension plans and trusts. For example, when making investment decisions, decision-makers must do what a prudent people would do given the same information. For example, trustees of retirement plans are expected to act with prudence when they select Fiduciary Advisors.