Investor Definitions

DATA TAGGING

Data tagging, in formats like XBRL or “eXtensible Business Reporting Language,” is gaining popularity as a way to enhance financial…

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CURRENT YIELD

The ratio of the interest rate payable on a bond to the actual market price of the bond, stated as…

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CUMULATIVE VOTING

Cumulative voting is a type of voting system that helps strengthen the ability of minority shareholders to elect a director.…

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CREDIT RATING AGENCIES

Provide their opinion on the creditworthiness of a corporate or government borrower by issuing a grade, or credit rating, on…

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COUPON RATE

The interest rate on a bond. It is expressed as a semi-annual rate.

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COUPON PAYMENT

The dollar amount of interest paid to an investor. The amount is calculated by multiplying the interest of the bond…

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COUPON

A feature of a bond that denotes the amount of interest due and the date that the payment will be…

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CORPORATE REPORTS

Corporate reports can provide important information for investors by, for example, telling you whether a company is making money or…

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

A framework which may include rules and regulations, corporate charter and bylaws, formal policies, as well as customs and other…

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CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES

A "convertible security" is a security—usually a bond or a preferred stock—that can be converted into a different security—typically shares…

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