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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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Shares of a publicly held corporation, usually includes voting rights. Common stock has lower priority in event of liquidation than preferred shares.

When an order trades all of its specified volume.

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

Products used for commerce that are traded on a separate, authorized commodities exchange. Commodities include agricultural products and natural resources such as timber, oil and metals. Commodities are the basis for futures contracts traded on these exchanges.