Stockholders' contributions to a company, coupled with retained earnings. Fiscal year A company's 12-month accounting period, which could differ from the calendar year. The part of a company's outstanding shares held by the investing public, not by insiders. Fully diluted profit per share Profit attributable to each common share of stock if all convertible securities were changed to common stock. A large organization, such as a pension or mutual fund.
Institutions account for most trading volume.
Leverage Using capital to enhance the rate of return. As leverage enhances potential return, so does it enhance the level of risk. Long-term debt Money owed, minus obligations due within one year. Money deposited as credit toward the purchase of securities. The amount of equity in one's account.