financial position
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Financial position
The account status of a firm's or individual's assets, liabilities, and equity positions as reflected on its financial statement.
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Financial Position
The total assets, liabilities, and/or equity a person or company holds. This term especially applies to investment positions. See also: Long Position, Short Position.
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financial position
The state of and the relationships among the various financial data found on a firm's balance sheet. For example, a company with fairly valued and relatively liquid assets, combined with a small amount of debt compared to owner's equity, is generally described as being in a strong financial position. Also called financial condition.
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