Definitionen
1.NounA slice, section or portion.
2.NounA distinct subdivision of a single policyholder's benefits, typically relating to separate premium increments.
3.NounA pension scheme's or scheme member's benefits relating to distinct accrual periods with different rules.
4.NounOne of a set of classes or risk maturities that compose a multiple-class security, such as a CMO or REMIC; a class of bonds. Collateralized mortgage obligations are structured with several tranches of bonds that have various maturities.
5.VerbTo divide into tranches.