Financial Literacy

What is Contingent Value Right (CVR)?

A contingent value right is an agreement that is designed to ensure a level of confidence among shareholders.

What is Convertible Preferred Stock?

Convertible preferred stock are shares of preferred stock that convert into common shares at the request of the shareholder or by mandate.

What is a Credit Spread?

A credit spread refers to the difference in yield between two bonds that are exactly the same but carry a different interest rate.

What is Capital Stock?

Capital stock plays an important role in both the formation of a company and the continued governance of that company once it’s public.

What is a Close Position?

Every investment culminates in a close position, no matter how different the action of closing might look for each investor.

What is a Candlestick Chart?

Investors can see pricing action, stock behavior and investor sentiment through an easy-to-read candlestick chart.

What is a Callable Bond?

While a callable bond comes with a maturity date, the issuer can actually recall the bond before that date.

Gordon Growth Model: One Valuation Model for Your Investor Tool Belt

Investors can discover how much a stock is actually worth by using the Gordon Growth Model. Let’s dig deeper into this model.