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This is a category of stock of companies that produce consumer-oriented products like food, beverages, tobacco, and pharmaceuticals.

A multi-party telephone call hosted by a company, primarily for analysts, shortly after making an earnings announcement. 

Total dollar amount of all money invested in a company, such as debt, preferred and common stock, contributed surplus and retained earnings of a company.

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

A company’s ongoing obligation to inform the public of significant corporate events, both favourable and unfavourable.

A measure of accounts receivables compared to sales. Higher DSOs means a company’s receivables as a percentage of sales have increased, not a good sign.

The average of analysts individual earnings forecasts or buy/sell ratings. 

Largest companies have most influence on index price action.

Similar to value investor. Looks for stocks with prices beaten down out of proportion to fundamentals. 

A consolidated report that includes the total shares short (as of the trade date) and the net change from the previous report, for both TSX and TSX Venture Exchange listed issues. Under UMIR rule 10.10, all TSX and TSX Venture Exchange Participating Organizations and Members must report the firm’s short position on a semi-monthly basis to TSX Datalinx. Non-clearing firms may report through the firm that is responsible for their clearing.