Definitions for "Soft dollars"
That portion of equity investment that may be tax-deductible in the first year. See also HARD DOLLARS.
The value of research services that brokerage houses supply to investment managers "free of charge" in exchange for the investment manager's business commissions.
The amount invested in the development or purchase of a property that is immediately deductible for tax purposes such as prepaid interest and fees.
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