Earning Assets

What does it mean?
Any income-earning asset owned by a company.

In Other Words...
These assets are generally interest-bearing accounts, bonds, and securities available for sale.

Related Links
Introduction to Fundamental Analysis - Here's an easy-to-understand tutorial on the techniques of analyzing a company's financial statements, including the annual and quarterly reports, the auditor's report, and much more.

ROA, on the Way - Do you rely too heavily on ROE? Consider using return on assets for a more complete picture.

Related Terms
Asset | Asset Valuation | Earnings | Net Interest Margin

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