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fixed trust

American  

noun

  1. unit trust.


Etymology

Origin of fixed trust

First recorded in 1925–30


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Reaction of fixed trust sponsors to the offer was surprise, indignation.

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A fixed trust must be named well to give an impression of lasting strength.

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The fixed trust starts with a stated list of stocks which usually may be sold under certain contingencies such as the passing of a dividend.

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In making an offer to exchange its own shares for fixed trust shares it sought to enlarge its stockholders' list.

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Popular fancy then turned to the fixed trust, a U. S.-originated form.

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