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The total dollar value of volume traded on one side of the transaction for a specified period. It equals price multiplied by volume divided by 100.

Cost of materials and labor required to produce products or services. Gross profit is sales minus cost of sales. 

A dividend/distribution that is paid in cash.

A security of an issuer (for example – bonds, debentures, or preferred shares) that may be converted into other securities of that issuer, in accordance with the terms of the conversion feature. The conversion usually occurs at the option of the holder of the securities, but it may occur at the option of the issuer.

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.

Cash in bank and all securities that can readily be converted to cash within three months or less. 

The interest rate on a bond. 

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

A form of business organization created under provincial or federal laws that has a legal identity separate from its owners. The shareholders are the corporation’s owners and are liable for the debts of the corporation only up to the amount of their investment. This is known as limited liability.

After tax income minus preferred dividends and general partner distributions plus depreciation, depletion, and amortization (Market Guide definition). See Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow.