SMARTEST DATA COURSES
Initial Public Offering (IPO)
An IPO is when a Private Company converts to a Public Company following the listing of its Shares on the Stock Exchange. A Listed Company will be analysed and will be able to raise capital in the future. An IPO is a major step for a Private Company, converting it to a Public Company listing […]
Cyclicals
The Cyclical Stocks are the Stocks that are most linked to a consumer’s discretionary spending. Stocks are classified as Cyclical Stocks or Cyclicals when . When the economy is buoyant, low unemployment and increasing growth in wages, the Cyclical Stocks will benefit. Stocks and sectors that will benefit from a greater perceived level of discretionary […]
Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Index is a key economic indicator, measuring inflation. Calculated by taking the change in the weighted average prices of a basket of consumer items. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an economic indicator designed to measure the cost of living in an economy. The CPI measures the change in the weighted average […]
Cash Dividend
Understand how the forthcoming and future Dividends will be paid as Dividends can be presented to Shareholders in several ways. If paid in cash, then this is a Cash Dividend. Dividends can be presented to Shareholders in different forms, Cash or a Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Understand how the forthcoming Dividend is being offered. Specifically, when […]
Common Stock
Common Stock refers to the actual Share Security and the Certificate issued at a specific Par Value. Today, Share Certificates in most markets are held electronically. The difference between Common Equity and Common Stock, is that Common Stock refers to the actual security listed on the Stock Market. Common Equity is the Balance Sheet classification, […]
Indexes
Stock Indexes are created to classify, monitor and measure the performance of a group of listed Stocks. Indexes are developed to a standard set of metrics and methodologies, by the Index Creator. A Stock Index is created to a standard set of metrics and methodologies defined by the creator of the Index, which is often […]
Hedging
Hedging can be part of the Investment Strategy for a Stock Portfolio. Hedging often involves reducing exposure to the Stock Market via derivatives, selling Futures or buying Put Options or Diversification. When a Hedge position is incorporated into a Stock Portfolio, an Offsetting Position has been opened to counterbalance the Long Positions. The Stock Market […]
Illiquid Stocks
Illiquid Stocks cannot easily be sold on the Exchange. Market Cap is an indication. Nanocap or Microcap Stocks, Volume, Free Float and Price Spread are also factors. Limited investor interest could be an issue. A stock’s level of liquidity is one factor often overlooked by Stock Investors. at the point of investing, in monitoring a […]
Hostile Takeover
A Takeover occurs when an acquiring entity takes control of a Company. A Hostile Takeover could occur when the Senior Management opposes the action, rejecting the offer of the Acquirer. A Takeover could be Hostile when the action of the Acquirer is against the objectives or desires of the Management of the Target Company. Under […]
