Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A narrow insertion of lace or muslin used in dressmaking, consisting of alternate bars and open spaces, somewhat resembling a ladder. Ribbons may be run in and out through these for ornament. Also called
beading .
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- verb Present participle of
ladder .
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Examples
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A smart bond strategy is called "laddering" - owning bonds with successive maturity dates.
Smart asset allocation may be the only protection against chaotic times 2011
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A smart bond strategy is called "laddering" - owning bonds with successive maturity dates.
Smart asset allocation may be the only protection against chaotic times 2011
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A smart bond strategy is called "laddering" - owning bonds with successive maturity dates.
Smart asset allocation may be the only protection against chaotic times 2011
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Consider "laddering" -- buying bonds maturing at regular intervals in coming years.
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Mr. Hebeler has invested in "immediate" annuities in stages over three years—a strategy known as "laddering"—to take advantage of potentially rising interest rates.
Making the Case to Buy an Annuity Lavonne Kuykendall 2011
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BACH: You look at doing what's called laddering treasuries or laddering bonds.
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That's why holding bonds of varying maturities, a method also known as laddering, is a valuable technique for individual bond investors.
unknown title 2011
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For retirees leery of dropping a big chunk of their savings into this kind of vehicle, Armstrong suggests a strategy called "laddering," which allows investors to buy a series of smaller chunks over time.
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That's why holding bonds of varying maturities, a method also known as laddering, is a valuable technique for individual bond investors.
Nervous Bond Investors: Don't Make These Mistakes - Yahoo! Finance 2010
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That's why holding bonds of varying maturities, a method also known as laddering, is a valuable technique for individual bond investors.
Nervous Bond Investors: Don't Make These Mistakes - Yahoo! Finance 2010
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