Ratio Analysis
What is Ratio Analysis? Ratio analysis refers to the analysis of various pieces of financial information in the financial statements of a business. They are mainly used by external analysts to determine various aspects of a business, such as its profitability, liquidity, and solvency. Analysts rely on current and past financial statements to obtain data...
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...
Security
What is a Security? A security is a financial instrument, typically any financial asset that can be traded. The nature of what can and can’t be called a security generally depends on the jurisdiction in which the assets are being traded. In the United States, the term broadly covers all traded financial assets and breaks...
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...
