Settlement Date
What is Settlement Date? Settlement date is an industry term that refers to the date when a trade or derivative contract is deemed final, and the seller must transfer the ownership of the security to the buyer against the appropriate payment for the asset. It is the actual date when the seller completes the transfer...
Original Issue Discount (OID)
What is an Original Issue Discount (OID)? An original issue discount (OID) is a type of debt instrument. Often a bond, OID’s are sold at a lower value than face value when issued, hence the D in OID. On maturity, the face value is paid out to the investor. The difference received is a gain...
Cash Earnings Per Share
What is Cash Earnings per Share (Cash EPS)? Cash earnings per share (cash EPS) is the operating cash flow generated by a company divided by the number of shares outstanding. Cash earnings per share (Cash EPS) is different from traditional earnings per share (EPS), which takes the company’s net income and divides it by the number...
Treasury Stock
What is Treasury Stock? Treasury stock, or reacquired stock, is the previously issued, outstanding shares of stock which a company repurchased or bought back from shareholders. The reacquired shares are then held by the company for its own disposition. They can either remain in the company’s possession to be sold in the future, or the...
Hedge Fund Strategies
What are Hedge Fund Strategies? In this article, we will explore the main hedge fund strategies. But first, what is a hedge fund? A hedge fund is an investment fund created by accredited investors and institutional investors for the purpose of maximizing returns and reducing or eliminating risk, regardless of market climb or decline. It...
