Tax Shelter
What is a Tax Shelter? A tax shelter is a financial vehicle that an individual can use to help them lower their tax obligation and, thus, keep more of their money. It is a legal way for individuals to “stash” their money and avoid getting it taxed. A tax shelter is entirely different from a...
Stock Dividend
What is a Stock Dividend? A stock dividend, a method used by companies to distribute wealth to shareholders, is a dividend payment made in the form of shares rather than cash. Stock dividends are primarily issued in lieu of cash dividends when the company is low on liquid cash on hand. The board of directors...
Flotation Costs
What are Flotation Costs? Flotation costs are the costs that are incurred by a company when issuing new securities. The costs can be various expenses including, but not limited to, underwriting, legal, registration, and audit fees. Flotation expenses are expressed as a percentage of the issue price. After the flotation costs are determined by a...
Yield to Maturity (YTM)
What is the Yield to Maturity (YTM)? Yield to Maturity (YTM) – otherwise referred to as redemption or book yield – is the speculative rate of return or interest rate of a fixed-rate security, such as a bond. The YTM is based on the belief or understanding that an investor purchases the security at the...
CCPPO Shares
What are CCPPO Shares? CCPPO (Cumulative, Convertible, Participating, Preferred-dividend Ordinary) shares are a rare type of equity shares issued by a company, which contain multiple features, including cumulative dividends, participation, convertibility into common shares, and a preferred-dividend feature. Understanding CCPPO Shares Essentially, CCPPO shares represent a combination of common and preferred shares. In the event...
