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The difference between a bond’s face value and its current market price. 

A stockbroker charging lower commissions than full-service brokers. Discount brokers do not give investment advice.

The portion of the issuer’s equity paid directly to shareholders. It is generally paid on common or preferred shares. The issuer or its representative provides the amount, frequency (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually), payable date, and record date. The exchange that the issue is listed on sets the ex-dividend/distribution (ex-d) date for entitlement. An issuer is under no legal obligation to pay either preferred or common dividends.

Total of 12-month’s dividends paid (historical or forecast) divided by the latest share price. 

The number of debt instruments traded on one side of the transaction for a specified period multiplied by the face value of the debt instrument.

A stock purchased from a company that has maintained a record of stable earnings and continuous dividend payments through periods of economic downturn.

Balance sheet liability reflecting expenses shown on the income statement that haven’t actually been paid. 

Balance sheet liability reflecting taxes due, but not yet paid. 

Sales charge paid when selling a mutual fund (a.k.a. back-end load).

A balance sheet liability reflecting payments received for work not yet performed.