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Profit Margin

Profit margin, or the net income after taxes divided by total revenue, is a crucial metric in evaluating a company's financial health. It reflects the percentage of each dollar in sales that ultimately translates into profit for the company. This ratio is often used by investors to compare the profitability of different companies within the same industry. A higher profit margin indicates a more efficient and successful business model.

Ask Size

When considering investments, it is important to understand the aggregate size in board lots of the most recent ask to sell a particular security. This term refers to the to...

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Underlying Interest

An essential aspect of financial trading is the underlying asset, which refers to the specific security, commodity, index, or financial instrument that an option or futures ...

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Post-Offering Shares

The term 'outstanding shares' refers to the total number of shares of a company's stock that are currently held by shareholders. This number can fluctuate depending on variou...

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Extended Hours Trading

After regular trading hours, trades can still be executed through electronic communication networks or other alternative trading systems. These trades, known as after-hours ...

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