Chapter 1 : Equity Securities Flashcards
Capital Gain
Profit for selling shares for more than purchased
Share Holder Rights
- Stock Certificate
- Inspect Certain Books - Balance Sheet & Income Statement
- Dividends Declared by Board
- Order of Asset Distributions
- Vote
Regulatory / Statutory Voting
One Vote Per Share Per Director
Benefits Large Holders
Cumulative Voting
One Vote Per Share X Number of Directors
Benefits Minor Holders
Best Hedge Against Inflation
Common Stock
Greatest Potential for Long Term Capital Appreciation
Common Stock
Authorized Stock
Max number of shares allowed to be sold - regulated by corporate charter
Issued Stock
Sold to public in the primary distribution
Treasury Stock
Stock Re-Purchased by Company
Does not vote / no dividends / not used in EPS
Outstanding Shares
Shares issued and held by shareholders
Only shares that vote & receive dividends
Used to calculate earnings per share
Outstanding Stock Calculation
Issued Stock - Treasury Stock = Outstanding Stock
Blue Chip Stock
Nationally Known Company
Dividend issued in good and bad times
50% dividend payout ratio
Good for capital appreciate and dividend income
Growth Stock
High % retained earnings
Pay little to no dividend
High price/earning ratio
High Volatility
Emerging Growth Company
Total annual assets less than 1.07 billion
High Risk
High Return
High Failure
Cyclical Stock
Rise and fall with economy
Examples : Auto Manufactures / Steel / Appliance Manufacturing / Housing / Paper Company / Tool and Dye Manufacturing
Countercyclical Stock
Stock moves in the opposite of the economy
Examples: Gold / Temp Agency / Budget Retailers
“Put the gold on the counter”
Defensive Non/Cyclical Stock
Note Defense Industry
Stable and Consistent
Tabacco / Pharma / Utilities / Auto Repair / Food