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A security that features an option for the holder to require the issuer to redeem it, subject to specified terms and conditions.

A sharp move up in stock price forcing short sellers to liquidate their positions. 

Book Value minus goodwill and intangible assets.

Borrowings that must be repaid within one-year. 

Committees formed for the purpose of assisting in decision-making on an ongoing basis.

After tax income (latest 12 months) divided by total of shareholder’s equity plus long term debt, plus other long term liabilities.

A special form of corporation that invests primarily in real estate. REITs do not pay federal income taxes as long as they pay out 90% of their earnings to shareholders in the form of dividends.

The study and use of price and volume charts and other technical indicators to make trading decisions. Technical analysis attempts to use past stock price and volume information to predict future price movements. Fundamentally, technical analysis shows in graphic form investor sentiment, both greed and fear. Understanding that concept is key to understanding technical analysis and being able to use it effectively to trade securities. With proper technical analysis, you can be ready for certain moves, and when your analysis is confirmed by the actual start of the move, trading positions can be taken. Technical analysis can be used for short-term trading or long-term position buying. We use if for both, and the two are closely related.

The total amount of funds generated by a business.

dividend yield of a stock compared the dividend yield of the S&P 500.