A stock index futures is a legally binding contract between a buyer and a seller to buy or sell a particular stock index portfolio for a specific price at a specific date in the future. Stock split The sub-division of one share unit into more share units. To halt trading in a security temporarily usually pending an announcement. Takeover Acquisition of controlling interest in a firm by another firm. A method of forecasting price movements through trading volume and price studies.
Technical analysts use charts and technical indicators to identify and project price trends.
To submit a formal bid to buy a security during an initial public offer. The volume of trading measured by the number of shares traded and the value of share transactions. Underwriter A financial institution that arranges an issue of new securities by agreeing to buy an entire new securities issue from an issuer and distribute it to the public. An investment vehicle through which investors can pool together their funds for investment in securities through a professional fund manager. Investors can participate in the trust fund by buying units.