PAR VALUE OF COMMON STOCK
The value of a share of common stock, and what it’s worth on the trading market.
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PREMIUM ON COMMON STOCK
The excess amount paid on the shares that are outstanding of the common stock, held by a company.
NET INCOME AVAILABLE FOR COMMON STOCK
Company’s post-tax and post-dividend reporting revenue amount as total income earned minus both.
CLASSIFIED COMMON STOCK
Stock in many categories that is typically divided into two classes based on benefits. ClassA is available to the public; a non-voting, dividend-paying stock . ClassB is voting stock held by the
VOTING STOCK
Common shares give the owner the right to vote at the AGM. Also known as voting shares.
STOCK SPLIT
An attempt by an investor to increase their number of outstanding shares and reduce the par value of their common stock lowering the purchase price to attract investors. Refer to reverse stock
LINE STOCK
Screws, washers, nuts and bolts do not merit piece by piece costing, being of such low value, yet, are identified as common parts or components of a product.
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE (NYSE) COMPOSITE INDEX
Market capitalization value weighted index. Covers common stock price movements as ordinary shares of some 2300 firms listed on NYSE. , All shares relate to an aggregate market capitalization value set December
SECONDARY PREFERRED STOCK
A relatively rare form of stock that sits between prior preferred stock and common stock.
DIRTY STOCK
Transferred COMMON STOCK that fails to convey good title to the new buyer as a result of errors or omissions in form or authorization.
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
A class of PREFERRED STOCK that allows the investor to convert it into a specified number of shares of COMMON STOCK once a conversion price is reached. Convertible preferreds pay DIVIDENDS rather
CLASSIFIED STOCK
Separate classes of COMMON STOCK issued by a company with each class granting investors a distinct set of RENT RIGHTS and/or CONTROL RIGHTS. Classified stock is often used to increase or decrease
ALPHABET STOCK
Separate classes of COMMON STOCK issued by a company, where each class (often denoted by a letter of the alphabet) represents a different subsidiary. Investors in an alphabet stock receive the RENT
COMMON LAW
As distinguished from the Roman law, the modern civil law, the canon law, and other systems, the common law is that body of law and juristic theory which was originated, developed, and
ZERO COUPON CONVERTIBLE
Zero coupon bond that can be converted to common stock at a set price or if government issued into a bond bearing interest.
SWEAT EQUITY
1. Increased business worth created b y unpaid mental or physical work of the owner or founder. 2. Increased property value created by work of the owner to enhance looks or amenities.
PERMANENT CAPITAL
An ordinary share, or common stock which does not need to be paid back. It is known as permanent financing too.
ORDINARY SHARE
UK / Commonwealth term for COMMON STOCK.
MODIGLANI-MILLER HYPOTHESIS
Proposition that a firm’s capital cost is independent from the capital type employed in an efficient capital market. Debt, ordinary shares or common stock sold, retained dividend earnings, or any combination of
PAYOUT RATIO
The amount of earnings paid to stockholders over the investments lifetime. This payment takes the form of common stock dividends. Refer to dividend yield and plowback ratio.
