A shareholder activist is an individual or group that uses an ownership stake in a company to influence corporate decision-making. The goals of shareholder activism can vary, but they often center on maximizing shareholder value or improving corporate governance. Shareholder activists typically engage in one or more of the following activities: -Pressuring management to make … Read more
The term “flat dollar definition” refers to a method of calculating the price of a security using a fixed dollar amount. This method is often used when the security is traded in a foreign currency. To calculate the price of the security using the flat dollar definition, the trader would take the current exchange rate … Read more
Manual trading is the process of buying and selling assets through a brokerage firm without the use of automated systems. This type of trading requires the investor to have a strong understanding of the market and to be able to make decisions based on market conditions. Many investors prefer manual trading because it allows them … Read more
The bearer form refers to a document that is used to evidence the ownership of a security. The document is typically in physical form and is transferred between parties through the delivery of the document. The bearer form also typically does not have the owner’s name on it, which makes it easy to transfer ownership … Read more
Investment position sizing is the process of determining the proper amount of money to invest in a security. This is done by taking into account the risk involved in the investment, as well as the potential return. The goal is to find the optimal balance between these two factors in order to maximize the chances … Read more
A call auction is a type of trading process in which security prices are determined through an auction-like process. Call auctions are typically used for securities that do not trade on a regular basis, such as bonds and some types of derivatives. The call auction process generally works as follows: 1. A trading period is … Read more
