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Stocks & securities
Stocks trades, exchanges and tools etc.
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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.
