Finance Glossary

Definition The 52-week high is the highest price a stock has reached in the last 12 months (52 weeks). Investors use

Definition The 52-week low is the lowest price a stock has traded at during the last 12 months (52 weeks). It helps inv

Definition Acceptance credit is a type of short-term financing used in international trade. It happens when a bank agre

Definition Accrued expenses are costs that a business has already incurred but has not yet paid. These expenses are rec

Definition The Accumulation Distribution (A/D) Indicator is a technical analysis tool that helps investors understand w

Definition The Acid Test Ratio, also called the Quick Ratio, is a financial metric that shows whether a company can pay

Definition Algorithmic trading is a method of buying and selling stocks using computer programs. These programs follow

Definition IPO Allotment is the process of assigning shares to investors who have applied for an IPO. The allotment take

Definition Alpha is a measure used to understand how well an investment has performed compared to the overall market or