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

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.

An order to close out an existing open futures or options contract.

The holder of shares purchased ex dividend is not entitled to an upcoming already-declared dividend, but is entitled to future dividends.

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

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

Products used for commerce that are traded on a separate, authorized commodities exchange. Commodities include agricultural products and natural resources such as timber, oil and metals. Commodities are the basis for futures contracts traded on these exchanges.

Analyzing stocks by looking at earnings, sales, profit margins, etc. 

The holder of shares purchased ex rights is not entitled to already-declared rights, but is entitled to future rights issues.

Cash or stock paid to shareholders, usually on a quarterly schedule.