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Stocks & securities

Stocks trades, exchanges and tools etc.

Contributors in Stocks & securities

Stocks & securities

Small Cap

Financial services; Stocks & securities

Companies with a market capitalization of under $2 billion.

Shares outstanding

Financial services; Stocks & securities

The total amount of a company's shares currently held by investors. This figure does not include shares which have been repurchased by the company.

Earnings season

Financial services; Stocks & securities

The periods where the majority of corporations publicise their earnings for the quarter. Usually in January, April, July and October.

Full-service brokerages

Financial services; Stocks & securities

Brokerages which manage the investments of individuals/organizations, and provide advice, but for a high fee.

Discount brokers

Financial services; Stocks & securities

Brokers which work for a small commission but do not provide personal advice.

DRIP

Financial services; Stocks & securities

Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Divendends from a company are direcly reinvested back in new shares, increasing the shareholder's holdings. The purchase is commission-free and often with a discount on ...

DIP

Financial services; Stocks & securities

Purchase of securities directly from the issuer, often by employees. Distinguished from DRIP because no prior ownership of stock is required.

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