Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR) In the US, EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, performs automated.

A state benefit payable after the expiry of state sickness benefit if a person is still unfit to.

This is a letter of credit that cannot be changed or withdrawn or revoked without everyone involved agreeing (buyer, seller and banks).

The process by which building societies and mutual insurers convert themselves from mutual.

Notification of delivery by a clearing house to a buyer. The notice is initiated by the seller in.

In the US, this refers to a bond that is secured by a blanket mortgage on the issuing company's.

A unit or investment trust, or other collective fund, which aims to pay a high dividend to its.

A municipal bond whose interest and principal payments are supported by the full faith and credit of.

(EMH) The theory that claims that the current price of a share reflects everything that is known about.

A power of attorney which, subject to conditions and safeguards continues in force even after the.

An institution which accepts funds from the public and reinvests in bank deposits, bonds and stocks.

A market in which there are more sellers than buyers resulting in falling.

Shares bought in anticipation of an above average income being produced. Also referred to.

A mutual fund which invests in securities in countries around the world such as Europe, Asia and the.

An economy whose growth is believed to be neither too 'hot' (i.e. too fast) or too 'cold' (too slow).

The number of futures or options contracts required to hedge/counteract the exposure in the.

The components which form a company's capital :ordinary shares, preference shares, debentures and.

A stock option, which specifies a set number of shares at a specified option price extending over a.

Equal ownership of property by two or more people. In the event of the death of one of the owners,.

Cyclical stocks are those companies who earnings tend to ebb and flow with the fortunes of the.