Tag: securities
Painting The Tape
What is painting the tape and how does it work
When it comes to investments, there's always the risk of manipulation. One type of manipulation...
S-8 Filing
What is 'S-8 Filing' A SEC filing required for companies wishing to issue equity to their employees. Explaining 'S-8 Filing'...
OHLC Chart
Definition
An open-high-low-close chart is a type of chart typically used to illustrate movements in the price of a financial instrument over time. Each vertical...
T+1 (T+2,T+3)
What is 'T+1 (T+2,T+3)' Abbreviations that refer to the settlement date of security transactions. The T stands for transaction date, which is...
OTC
Over-the-counter (OTC) refers to the process of how securities are traded for companies not listed on a formal exchange. Securities that are traded...
A-Shares
What are 'A-Shares' A-shares is an expression designating shares that trade on the two Chinese stock exchanges, that is, the Shanghai Stock...
C-Share
What is C-Share and how does it work
C-share is a type of mutual fund that allows investors to share in the unrealized gains or...
Wachovia Hybrid and Preferred Securities (WHPPSM) Indicies
What is 'Wachovia Hybrid and Preferred Securities (WHPPSM) Indicies' Market capitalization weighted indicies designed by Wachovia to measure the performance of the...
Z-Bond
What is 'Z-Bond' The final tranche in a series of mortgage-backed securities that is the last one to receive payment. Used in...
Pacific Exchange (PCX)
What is 'Pacific Exchange - PCX' An exchange network that coordinates the trading of stock options between both institutional and individual investors....