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The physical document that shows ownership of a bond, stock or other security.

Balance sheet liability reflecting lease payments due for the term of the lease. 

A form of financial trust that differs from other trusts in that it looks more like a fixed income instrument than an equity issue. Capital trusts are generally issued by banks or other financial intermediaries. These investment vehicles trade like a debt instrument with $1,000 face value and trade with accrued interest.The business objective of capital trusts is to acquire and hold assets that will generate net income for distribution to unit holders. The trust’s assets may consist of residential mortgages, mortgage co-ownership interests, mortgage-backed securities, other eligible investments, and other qualified debt obligations. Capital trust assets are usually acquired from and serviced by the issuing institution and/or its affiliates.

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

The TSX Venture Exchange Capital Pool Company (CPC) program offers a unique listing opportunity that brings experienced management teams with proven public financing ability together with development-stage companies in need of capital and management expertise. Unlike traditional public companies, capital pools list and begin trading without an operating business. The nature of their business is to find and acquire a promising early-stage venture, and their treasuries are funded expressly for the search and due diligence process.

Any change in the issued and outstanding listed securities of an issuer. This change may involve the issuance, repurchase, or cancellation of listed securities or listed securities that are issuable upon conversion or exchange of other securities of an issuer.

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

All shares representing ownership of a company, including preferred and common shares.

The date that the capitalization change is reflected in the issuer’s share register, regardless of when it is reported to the Exchange.

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