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Issue

When a company makes its securities available for purchase, this is known as an issuance. These securities can take the form of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments. One specific type of issuance is known as issued shares, which refers to the portion of a company's shares that have been made available for sale. It's important to note that a company does not have to issue all of its authorized shares, which are the total number of shares that a company is allowed to issue.

Odd Lot

An 'odd lot' refers to a block of stock that is less than 100 shares. In such cases, the specialist or market maker typically adds a premium to the trade. This results in th...

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Cash Settlement

An option contract can be settled in two ways: delivery of the underlying shares or a cash payment based on the difference between the strike or exercise price and the under...

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Lockup Period

The period following an initial public offering (IPO), commonly lasting 180 days, during which insiders are restricted from selling their shares. This is intended to prevent...

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Bounce

When a stock reaches a point of support, such as an old high, a moving average, or a trend line, it can experience a sharp rise in price. This can be compared to dropping a ...

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