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A form of prospectus that allows a company to conduct a prospectus offering through the facilities of a stock exchange, rather than issuing them directly to the public. The company then applies to list the securities on the exchange.

The holder of shares purchased ex dividend is not entitled to an upcoming already-declared dividend, but is entitled to future dividends.

The holder of shares purchased ex rights is not entitled to already-declared rights, but is entitled to future rights issues.

The total number of shares traded on one side of the transaction.

The outstanding securities of an issuer that are not freely tradable, because they are subject to an escrow agreement that restricts the ability of certain security holders of that issuer from trading or otherwise dealing in those securities until certain conditions are satisfied.

Options that can be exercised only on their expiration date.

The price per share traded.

The total dollar value of volume traded on one side of the transaction for a specified period. It equals price multiplied by volume.

Common and preferred stocks, which represent a share in the ownership of a company.

The dollar value of securities issued in accordance with a TSX or TSX Venture Exchange approved transaction. The value equals the number of securities multiplied by the offering price. The various forms of financial instruments may have an effect on determining the price or the number of securities.