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Profiting on interest rate differentials. For instance, borrowing money at a relatively low short-term rate and lending it out a higher long-term rates. 

Operating income divided by sales.

A special term attached to an equity order that requires the trade to be settled either the same day or the following business day for cash.

All options of the same type, either calls or puts, that have the same underlying security.

Cash in bank and all securities that can readily be converted to cash within three months or less. 

A set pattern of months when a class of options expires.

A dividend/distribution that is paid in cash.

After tax income minus preferred dividends and general partner distributions plus depreciation, depletion, and amortization (Market Guide definition). See Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow.

The buyer of an option contract who has the right to exercise the option during its lifetime.

An issue that is recorded on the transfer agent’s electronic book rather than being held as a physical note.