Investing Basics
Buyouts Definition
A buyout is a purchase of a company where a controlling interest is transferred to another entity. Many people believe that a buyout means the entire company is purchased; however a buyout can occur when 51% or more of the company's stock is bought.
What is Alpha?
The term alpha, when related to portfolio returns, is based off the expected return of a security or portfolio using a market benchmark and the portfolios' inherent price sensitivity (Beta) as a gauge for relative performance. Alpha is basically calculating the security or portfolio&r
What is a Delisting?
Delisting is the process of removing a security from an exchange either voluntarily or involuntarily. The majority of cases where a stock is delisted is as a result of not being able to meet the requirements of the respective exchange. Most exchanges require that a stock have a minimum amount of market capital and a per share price valu
Definition of a Rogue Trader
A rogue trader is the ultimate bad boy of trading. This trader has reached a point where they no longer care about protecting their client or the company for which they trade. The trader has fallen into a vicious cycle of reckless trading. This trader will experience a number of successes but in the end, their lack of prope
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