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A security of an issuer that is exchangeable for securities of another issuer (usually a subsidiary) in accordance with the terms of the exchange feature. The exchange may be at the option of the holder or at the option of the issuer of the securities.

A method of allocating shares in an IPO where you specify how much you’re willing to pay for how many shares.

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

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.

Stock price is heading down.

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

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

After tax 12-month’s earnings divided by the number of shares outstanding. 

The process whereby an in-depth examination of a company’s business prospects is conducted.

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