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A reorganization that usually results in a newly listed issuer acquiring a business division or assets as its principal operating asset from another issuer (the reorganized issuer), with security holders of the reorganized issuer holding securities in both issuers, following completion of the reorganization.

A securities firm or a registered investment advisor affiliated with a firm. Brokers are the link between investors and the stock market. When acting as a broker for the purchase or sale of listed stock, the investment advisor does not own the securities but acts as an agent for the buyer and seller and charges a commission for these services.

A security issue that is newly added to the list of tradable security issues of an exchange. It is accompanied with a new listing date.

A market in which stock prices are rising.

Part of the capital market established to buy and sell short-term financial obligations. These include federal government treasury bills, short-term Government of Canada bonds, commercial paper, bankers’ acceptances and guaranteed investment certificates. Longer-term securities are also traded in the money market when their term shortens to three years.

A mathematical model used to calculate the theoretical price of an option.

A real estate investment trust (REIT) whose primary business is investing in real estate loans. 

A single purchase or sale of a stock involving 10,000 or more shares. 

As of the last date of the last reported fiscal quarter.

Stocks of leading and nationally known companies that offer a record of continuous dividend payments and other strong investment qualities.