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A company estimates the future profitability of a trade made today and books a profit today based on the present value of those estimated future profits.

An interruption in trading on a stock, triggered when an order violates parameters set by TSX.

A paper certificate that represents the number of shares an investor owns.

Frequency refers to the given time period on an intraday, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly perspective. Typically, choosing a weekly or monthly perspective when looking at several years of data makes it easier to identify long-term trends. Daily charts are useful for active traders and short-term time period charts.The “Daily”, “1-Minute”, “5-Minute”, “15-Minute” and “Hourly” frequency are used for intraday charts and the remaining choices are applicable to end-of-day charts. This term refers to a TSX Group Historical Performance charting feature.

The difference between the total of assets and liabilities shown on a company’s balance sheet. Book value is the shareholders equity divided by the number of outstanding shares.

A stockbroker offering investment advice and other services not usually offered by discount brokers.

The total number of shares issued by a corporation.

This is a condition resulting from selling an option and not owning the related securities.

Number of shares outstanding including options granted but not yet exercised.

A security whose interest rate or dividend changes with specified market indicators. A floating rate is one that is based on an administered rate, such as a prime rate.