Half Stock
What is 'Half Stock' Stock sold with a par value half of what is considered standard. Half stock can be either common...
Valuation Analysis
What is a 'Valuation Analysis' A form of fundamental analysis that looks to compare the valuation of one security to another, to...
IDC Deposits
What is 'IDC Deposits' IDC Deposits Corp. oversees the MMAX (Money Market Account Extra) program which provides depositors with an efficient way...
Obsolescence Risk
What is 'Obsolescence Risk' The risk that a process, product or technology used or produced by a company for profit will become...
What is the Pareto Principle?
Definition
The Pareto principle states that, for many events, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. Management consultant Joseph M. Juran...
QSBS (Qualified Small Business Stock)
What is 'QSBS (Qualified Small Business Stock)' A qualified small business stock (QSBS) is simply the stock or share of a qualified...
Obsolete Inventory
What is 'Obsolete Inventory'
An obsolete inventory item is defined as inventory that has reached the end of its product life cycle and has not...
Pacific Exchange (PCX)
What is 'Pacific Exchange - PCX' An exchange network that coordinates the trading of stock options between both institutional and individual investors....