Financial Algebra 1.7-1.9 Key Terms

the fee a stockbroker charges, in a commission or a flat fee

stock that gives its owners dividends before common stockholders,typically receive set dividend

the total number of all shares issued by a corporation that are in investor's hands

the amount of money you make after broker fees are subtracted

stocks bought for the reason of buying low and selling high

stocks that are less than $5 per share

most frequently issued stock

the number of shares is reduced and the market price per share is increased

to increase the number of stocks while lowering the price per share and retaining market cap

the value decreases as the number of shares increases while the market cap remains the same

a licensed person who purchased shares of stock and gives advice to investors

the percentage value of a dividend, compared to the current price per share

stockbrokers who charge low fees and do not give investment advice

a percentage of the value of the stock trade

profit split among shareholders

stocks that pay dividends

money received from dividends

the date the principal amount is due; to be paid in full

the total value of all of a company's outstanding shares

a loan to a corporation

an instruction to your broker to get the best available price

the amount paid when a bond matures