HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Graduated securityThe financial definition for Graduated security:A security that has moved from listing on an exchange of less prominence to one of more prominence. Similar MatchesGraduated call writingGraduated call writingSelling covered call options at incrementally rising exercise prices, so that as the price of the underlying stock rises and the options are exercised, the seller receives a higher average price than the original exercise price. Graduated leaseGraduated leaseA type of long-term lease whose payments are variable rather than fixed, and depend upon a benchmark rate, such as changes in the consumer price index. Graduated paymentGraduated paymentRepayment terms calling for gradual increases in the payments on a closed-end obligation. A graduated payment loan usually involves negative amortization. Click to compare definitions of Graduated security Click to view definitions beginning gr |