Revenue Anticipation Note (RAN) A short-term debt security issued on the premise that future revenues will be sufficient to meet repayment obligations. Investopedia Says: RANs are generally used to generate immediate investment capital to begin a large project. These securities are repaid with future expected revenues from the completed project, which may come from sources like turnpike tolls or stadium ticket sales. Related Terms: Bond Bond Anticipation Note - BAN Construction Loan Note - CLN Fixed-Income Security Tax Anticipation Note - TAN |