A distribution of a portion of a company’s earnings to shareholders.

The first sale of a company’s stock to the public.

A combination of a stop order and a limit order.

Stocks that trade at a very low price, typically outside major market exchanges.

The total market value of a company’s outstanding shares.

A valuation ratio of a company’s current share price relative to its per-share earnings.

An individual or firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers.

The difference between the bid and ask prices.

The degree of variation in a stock’s price over time.

Stocks of large, well-established, and financially sound companies.