Stock List Deletion

A security issue that is removed or delisted from the list of tradable security issues of an exchange. It is usually accompanied with a reason for deletion and the deletion date.

Total Return Index Value (TRIV)

Similar to the stock price index value (SPIV), except that the TRIV is based on the aggregate, float quoted market value of the index constituents (SPIV) plus their paid dividends/distributions. TRIV is calculated only at the end of the trading session for all S&P/TSX indices.

Inside Information

Non-public information pertaining to the business affairs of a corporation that could affect the company’s share price should the information be made public.

Transactions

As reported in exchange trading statistics, represents the total number of trades for a specified period.

Stock Price Index

A statistical measure of the state of the stock market, based on the performance of certain stocks. Examples include the S&P/TSX Composite Index and the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index.

Trading Halt

A trading halt is imposed by the exchange, usually due to the dissemination of news that might impact a stock’s price.

Insider

All directors and senior officers of a company, and those who are presumed to have access to inside information concerning the company. An insider is also anyone owning more than 10% of the voting shares of a company.