Glossary

Explore our comprehensive collection of financial terms and definitions

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52-Week Change

The percentage change in the asset’s price over the last 52 weeks.

52-Week Price High

The highest trading price recorded over the last 52 weeks.

52-Week Price High Change

The difference between the current price and the highest price reached in the past 52 weeks.

52-Week Price High Change Percent

The percentage change from the 52-week high to the current price.

52-Week Price Low

The lowest trading price recorded over the last 52 weeks.

52-Week Price Low Change

The difference between the current price and the lowest price reached in the past 52 weeks.

52-Week Price Low Change Percent

The percentage change from the 52-week low to the current price.

52-Week Range

The lowest and highest prices the asset has traded for in the last 52 weeks.

A

Accounts Receivable

Amounts owed by customers for goods or services delivered on credit and recorded as a current asset until payment is received.

Accumulated Depreciation

Total depreciation recognized on a company’s fixed assets over time, accumulated since the assets were placed in service.

Adjusted Close

The closing price adjusted for corporate actions such as dividends, splits, and new share issuance.

Alpha

The investment’s excess return relative to its benchmark after adjusting for market risk (beta).

Annual Report Expense Ratio (Net)

The fund’s total net operating expenses, as disclosed in its annual report, expressed as a percentage of average net assets after applicable fee waivers.

Annual Total Return History

The average annual return an investment has generated over a multi-year period.

Ask

The lowest price a seller is willing to accept for the asset.

Asset (Local) Currency

The currency in which an asset is priced and traded on its local exchange.

Available for Sale Securities

Securities not classified as trading or held-to-maturity and measured at fair value under the legacy available-for-sale category.

Average Annual Return (Period)

The average yearly return of an investment over a specified time period (e.g., 3Y, 5Y, 10Y), expressed on an annualized basis.

Average Dividend Yield (5Y)

The average of the fund’s annual dividend yields over the past five years.

Average Volume (10D)

Average daily number of shares or units traded during the past 10 trading days.

Average Volume (3M)

The average number of shares or units traded per day over the last 3 months.

B

Basic Average Shares

The weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding potential dilution.

Basic EPS

Earnings per share based on net income available to common shareholders, excluding potential dilution.

Beginning Cash Position

The total cash and cash equivalents a company holds at the beginning of the reporting period.

Best 1-Year Total Return

The highest single-year total return achieved by the fund or ETF over its historical record.

Beta (Period)

A measure of the asset’s sensitivity to movements in its benchmark index over the specified period; a beta of 1 indicates the asset moves in line with the benchmark.

Bid

The highest price a buyer is willing to pay for the asset.

Book Value Per Share (MRQ)

Common shareholders’ equity divided by outstanding shares, indicating the accounting-based value attributable to each common share.

C

Capital Expenditure

Cash outflows for investments in long-term physical assets, including buildings, machinery, equipment, and infrastructure.

Capital Lease Obligations

Long-term and short-term obligations arising from capital lease agreements, representing required payments for leased assets treated as owned.

Capital Stock

The total par value of a company’s issued shares, representing the fundamental equity contributed by shareholders.

Cash

Physical cash and demand-deposit balances held in bank accounts, immediately available for use in operations or settlement.

Cash And Cash Equivalents

Cash on hand and highly liquid funds, including demand deposits and short-term instruments with maturities of three months or less.

Cash Dividends Paid

Cash outflows distributed to shareholders as dividend payments.

Cash Equivalents

Short-term, highly liquid investments quickly convertible to cash and carrying minimal risk of value changes, typically maturing within three months.

Cash Flow from Continuing Financing Activities

Shows financing cash flows from ongoing operations, excluding amounts related to discontinued business activities or divested segments.

Cash Flow from Continuing Investing Activities

Reports investing cash flows generated by ongoing operations, excluding amounts related to discontinued business segments or divested activities.

Cash Flow from Continuing Operating Activities

Net cash generated or used by a company’s ongoing core operations, excluding cash flows from discontinued units.

Cash, Cash Equivalents & Short Term Investments

Highly liquid assets, including cash, cash equivalents, and marketable short-term investments that can be quickly converted to cash.

Change in Account Payable

Reflects movement in accounts payable that adjusts net income to operating cash flow under the indirect method.

Change in Inventory

Reflects movements in inventory balances that adjust net income to operating cash flow under the indirect method.

Change in Other Current Assets

Reflects changes in miscellaneous short-term assets, such as prepaid expenses or other non-core receivables, that impact operating cash flow.

Change in Other Current Liabilities

Measures changes in miscellaneous short-term liabilities, such as accrued expenses, taxes, or wages payable, that affect operating cash flow.

Change in Other Working Capital

Changes in miscellaneous working capital items and other current assets and liabilities not separately reported, which affect operating cash flow.

Change in Payables And Accrued Expense

Represents changes in accounts payable and accrued expenses used to adjust net income under the indirect method.

Change in Working Capital

Reflects movements in operating current assets and liabilities that adjust net income to operating cash flow.

Change vs 200-Day Average

The difference between the asset’s current price and its average closing price over the past 200 trading days.

Change vs 200-Day Average Percent

The percentage difference between the asset’s current price and its average closing price over the past 200 trading days.

Change vs 50-Day Average

The difference between the asset’s current price and its average closing price over the past 50 trading days.

Change vs 50-Day Average Percent

The percentage difference between the asset’s current price and its average closing price over the past 50 trading days.

Changes in Account Receivables

Reflects movements in accounts receivable that adjust net income to operating cash flow under the indirect method.

Changes in Cash

Represents the total change in cash and cash equivalents over the period, calculated as the difference between beginning and ending cash balances.

Close Price

The last recorded price at which the asset traded during the current market session.

Commercial Paper

Unsecured short-term debt issued by corporations, typically to finance short-term liabilities.

Common Stock

The par value of the company’s issued common shares, representing basic shareholder ownership.

Common Stock Dividends Paid

Cash outflows for dividend payments made to holders of the company’s common shares.

Common Stock Equity

Total equity attributable to common shareholders, including common stock, additional paid-in capital, retained earnings, and related equity components.

Common Stock Issuance

Cash inflows generated by issuing new ordinary shares to investors, representing equity raised to fund operations, growth, or other corporate needs.

Common Stock Payments

Cash outflows used to repurchase the company’s own ordinary shares, typically on the market.

Controversy Level

The assessed level of a company’s involvement in controversies, rated from 0 (none) to 5 (severe).

Corporate Governance

Information on a company’s governance practices and related governance score, reflecting board structure, oversight quality, and shareholder protections.

Cost of Revenue

The direct costs incurred to produce and deliver goods or services sold by the company.

Country

The country where the company or fund is legally registered or primarily operates.

Current Assets

Assets expected to be converted into cash, sold, or used within one year or one operating cycle.

Current Capital Lease Obligation

The current portion of a company’s capital lease obligations, representing payments due within one year under existing lease agreements.

Current Debt

Short-term debt obligations that must be repaid within one year.

Current Debt And Capital Lease Obligation

Debt due within one year, including the current portion of capital lease obligations.

Current Deferred Liabilities

Deferred obligations recognized for timing differences in expenses or revenues and classified as current due to their short-term accounting impact.

Current Deferred Revenue

Payments received for goods or services not yet delivered, recorded as a current liability until the related revenue is recognized.

Current Liabilities

Obligations due to be settled within the short term, typically within a year, including debts and other payable commitments.

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Current assets divided by current liabilities, indicating a company’s capacity to meet short-term obligations with available resources.

D

Day’s Range

The lowest and highest prices at which the asset has traded during the current day.

Deferred Income Tax

The future tax impact of temporary differences between accounting profit and taxable income, recognized as deferred tax assets or liabilities.

Deferred Tax

Represents future tax amounts arising from temporary differences between accounting and tax rules, recorded as deferred tax assets or liabilities.

Depreciation & Amortization

Non-cash expenses that allocate the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their useful lives.

Depreciation, Amortization & Depletion

Non-cash charges allocating the cost of tangible, intangible, and natural-resource assets.

Description

Summary of the company’s operations, outlining its industry, sector, primary business activities, and strategic market focus.

Diluted Average Shares

The weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, including potential dilution from convertible securities and options.

Diluted EPS

Earnings per share adjusted for potential dilution from options, convertibles, and other securities.

Diluted EPS (TTM)

Earnings per diluted share over the past 12 months, accounting for potential dilution from options, warrants, and convertible securities.

Diluted NI Available to Common Stockholders

Net income available to common shareholders after accounting for potential dilution from convertible securities.

Dividend Date

The scheduled payment date on which the next dividend will be paid to shareholders.

Dividends Yield

The annual dividends paid per share divided by the current share price.

E

Earnings Date

The scheduled or estimated date of the company’s next earnings report release.

Earnings Growth (3Y)

The annualized rate at which the company’s earnings have grown over the past three years.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes – A measure of a company’s profit before deducting interest and income taxes.

EBITDA

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization – A measure of a company’s performance that excludes interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

End Cash Position

The total cash and cash equivalents held by a company at the end of the reporting period.

Enterprise Value

A company’s total value, calculated as market value plus debt minus cash and cash equivalents.

Enterprise Value/EBITDA

A valuation ratio calculated by dividing a company’s enterprise value by its EBITDA.

Enterprise Value/Revenue

A valuation ratio calculated by dividing a company’s enterprise value by its revenue.

Environmental Risk Score

Evaluates a company’s exposure to environmental risks, including carbon emissions, resource and energy use, pollution, and waste or ecosystem management practices.

EPS (TTM)

Earnings per share calculated using the company’s net income over the past 12 months, without adjusting for potential share dilution.

Equity Holdings

The portion of a portfolio invested in equity securities, including company shares and other instruments representing ownership interests.

ESG Risk Score for Peers

Compares a company’s ESG risk score with industry peers to assess its relative sustainability and risk profile.

Events

Timeline of corporate events, including dividends, earnings, splits, and regulatory filings.

Ex-Dividend Date

The first day a stock trades without dividend rights, investors must own shares before this date to receive the upcoming dividend.

Expense Projection (3Y, 5Y, 10Y)

The estimated total expenses an investor would incur over the specified holding period (3, 5, or 10 years), based on the fund’s current expense ratios and assumptions.

Expense Ratio

The fund’s annual operating expenses expressed as a percentage of its average net assets.

F

Financing Cash Flow

Shows cash inflows and outflows from financing activities, including issuing or repaying debt, raising equity, and distributing dividends or buybacks.

Fiscal Year Ends

The month and day when a company’s fiscal year closes for accounting purposes.

Float

The number of shares available for public trading, excluding restricted or insider-held shares.

Forward Dividend & Yield

The expected annual dividend per share based on the most recently declared dividend, and the forward dividend yield calculated relative to the current share price.

Forward P/E (Price-to-Earnings)

The price-to-earnings ratio based on analysts’ forecasted earnings for the next 12 months.

Free Cash Flow

Cash remaining after operating activities (operating cash flow) minus capital expenditures, representing funds available for various uses.

Full Time Employees

Employees who work the company’s standard full-time schedule, typically reflected as the total number of full-time staff.

Fund Family

A group of investment funds offered and managed by a single investment company under a shared brand and oversight structure.

FYE (Fiscal Year Ending)

Indicates the month and day that mark the end of a company’s fiscal year (e.g., FYE December 31).

G

Gains/Losses Not Affecting Retained Earnings

Gains and losses recorded in other comprehensive income that do not flow through retained earnings.

Governance Risk Score

Assesses a company’s governance quality, including board structure, ethical conduct, transparency, oversight practices, and shareholder rights.

Gross PPE

Total historical cost of property, plant, and equipment before deducting accumulated depreciation or impairment.

Gross Profit

Profit remaining after subtracting the cost of revenue (or cost of goods sold) from total sales.

Gross Profit (TTM)

Revenue minus the cost of goods sold over the trailing twelve months, indicating the company’s core profit before operating expenses.

H

High Price

The highest price at which the asset traded during the current trading session.

Holdings Turnover

Measures how frequently a fund’s portfolio is traded over a year, expressed as the percentage of holdings replaced annually.

I

Implied Shares Outstanding

The estimated total number of shares including potential dilution from options, warrants, and other convertible securities.

Inception Date

The date when the fund was officially launched and became available for investment.

Income Tax Paid Supplemental Data

Represents the actual cash payments made for income taxes, excluding taxes accrued but not yet paid.

Income Tax Payable

Unpaid income taxes that a company owes to tax authorities and has not yet settled.

Industry

A group of companies engaged in similar business activities or producing related goods and services.

Insider Purchases (6M)

Record of insider stock purchases made by company directors or officers within the past six months.

Insider Roster

Roster of company insiders, including directors and executive officers, along with details of their share ownership and reported holdings.

Insider Transactions (2Y)

Reported insider transactions, such as purchases, sales, or option exercises, made by company directors or officers within the past two years.

Interest Expense

The cost a company incurs on interest from its debt obligations, such as bank loans, bonds, credit lines, and other forms of borrowed capital.

Interest Expense Non Operating

Interest paid on activities unrelated to the company’s core operations (e.g., debt unrelated to operations).

Interest Income

The income the company earns from interest on cash, investments, or loans.

Interest Income Non Operating

Interest earned from activities unrelated to the company’s core operations (e.g., deposits or investment securities).

Interest Paid Supplemental Data

Represents cash payments made for interest on debt, excluding any accrued interest that has not yet been paid.

Inventory

Goods held for sale, as well as raw materials and work-in-progress items intended for production and eventual sale.

Invested Capital

Capital from shareholders and debtholders that the company uses to fund its operating and long-term business activities.

Investing Cash Flow

Shows cash generated or used in investing activities, including purchases or sales of long-term assets, securities, or business acquisitions.

Investment in Financial Assets

Long-term investments in financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, or other securities intended to generate income or capital gains.

Investments And Advances

Long-term financial holdings and advances made to affiliates or other entities, intended to provide returns or strategic benefits.

IPO Date (Initial Public Offering Date)

The date when a company first offered its shares to the public through an initial public offering.

Issuance of Capital Stock

Cash inflows generated by issuing new capital stock, such as common or preferred shares, to investors.

Issuance of Debt

Cash inflows generated by issuing debt instruments, such as bonds or loans, to raise capital for the company’s financing needs.

K

Key Executives

List of senior corporate executives with their names, positions, compensation data, exercised stock options, and year of birth.

L

Land And Improvements

Land owned by a company along with permanent improvements that enhance its utility, such as grading, landscaping, or infrastructure.

Last Cap Gain

The most recent capital gains distribution paid by the fund.

Last Dividend

The most recently paid dividend per share, based on the fund’s latest distribution.

Last Split Date

The date on which the company’s most recent stock split occurred.

Last Split Factor

The share split ratio of the company’s most recent stock split (e.g., 4:1).

Leases

Right-of-use assets arising from lease agreements, representing the company’s control and use of leased property over the lease term.

Legal Type

The registered legal structure of an entity, such as a corporation, LLC, or partnership, defining its governance, liability, and compliance.

Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM)

Сash generated over the past twelve months after operating costs, capital spending, and required debt payments are covered.

LFY (Last Fiscal Year)

Represents the most recently completed fiscal year for the company.

Load-Adjusted Returns

Returns adjusted to account for sales charges, including front-end and back-end loads.

Long Term Capital Lease Obligation

The non-current portion of capital lease obligations, representing lease payments due beyond one year under long-term capital lease agreements.

Long Term Debt

Interest-bearing obligations that mature in more than one year, including long-term loans, bonds, notes, and other non-current debt instruments.

Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligation

Interest-bearing debt maturing beyond one year, including long-term loans, bonds, notes, and the non-current portion of capital lease obligations.

Long Term Debt Issuance

Cash inflows generated from issuing long-term debt instruments, such as bonds or long-term loans, as part of the company’s financing activities.

Long Term Debt Payments

Cash outflows used to repay long-term debt obligations, including scheduled principal payments or early repayment of borrowings.

Low Price

The lowest price at which the asset traded during the current trading session.

M

Machinery Furniture Equipment

Tangible fixed assets such as machinery, furniture, and equipment used in operations and expected to provide long-term economic benefits.

Major Holders

Summary of significant ownership stakes, detailing the percentage holdings of major institutional investors and corporate insiders.

Market (Exchange)

The trading venue or exchange where an asset is listed and traded, such as NASDAQ or NYSE.

Max 12b-1 Fee

The maximum annual marketing and distribution fee a mutual fund or ETF may charge under SEC rules, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.

Max Deferred Sales Load

The maximum sales charge applied when selling fund shares, typically structured to decline the longer the shares are held before redemption.

Max Front-End Sales Load

The maximum percentage sales charge taken when purchasing fund shares, deducted from the initial investment before it is invested.

Morningstar Category

The fund classification assigned by Morningstar based on its holdings and investment strategy, used to compare performance with similar funds.

Morningstar Rating (Star Rating)

A 1–5 star rating assigned by Morningstar based on a fund’s risk-adjusted performance compared with similar funds.

Morningstar Risk Rating

Morningstar’s assessment of a fund’s risk level relative to similar funds.

Most Recent Quarter (MRQ)

The end date of the company’s most recently reported fiscal quarter, representing the latest period for which financial results have been officially disclosed.

Moving Average (50-Day / 200-Day)

The average closing price of an asset over a specified number of past trading days, typically 50 or 200.

N

Net Asset Value (NAV)

The per-share value of a fund’s net assets, calculated as net assets divided by shares outstanding at the end of each business day.

Net Assets

The total value of a fund’s assets minus its liabilities, representing the fund’s overall size.

Net Business Purchase And Sale

Represents the net cash impact of acquiring or disposing of business units, reflecting total purchase outflows minus proceeds from business sales.

Net Common Stock Issuance

Shows the net cash impact of issuing and repurchasing common shares, reflecting whether equity transactions generated or used cash during the period.

Net Debt

A company’s total debt minus its cash and cash equivalents, showing its real debt burden.

Net Debt Issuance / Repayment

The net cash flow from issuing new debt and repaying existing borrowings.

Net Income

The company’s profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes have been deducted.

Net Income Available to Common (TTM)

Net income attributable to common shareholders over the trailing twelve months after all expenses, taxes, and preferred dividends.

Net Income Common Stockholders

Net income available to common shareholders after expenses, taxes, and preferred dividends.

Net Income from Continuing & Discontinued Operation

The company’s total net income for the period, including results from both continuing and discontinued operations.

Net Income from Continuing Operations

Profit earned from a company’s ongoing business activities, excluding the results of discontinued operations.

Net Income from Continuing Operations

Net income generated from the company’s ongoing, regular business operations, excluding results from discontinued ones.

Net Income from Continuing Operations (Net of Minority Interest)

Net income from continuing business operations, after subtracting the portion attributable to non-controlling (minority) interests.

Net Income Including Non-Controlling Interests

Total net income attributable to both the parent company and non-controlling shareholders before allocation to minority interests.

Net Institutional Purchases

Net change in institutional investor holdings over a given period, indicating whether institutions added or cut their positions.

Net Interest Income

The difference between a company’s interest income and its interest expense.

Net Investment Purchase And Sale

Shows the net cash effect of purchasing and selling investment securities, reflecting total cash spent on new investments minus proceeds from sales.

Net Long Term Debt Issuance

Shows the net cash impact of issuing and repaying long-term debt, indicating whether long-term financing activities generated or consumed cash.

Net Non Operating Interest Income Expense

Net interest income or expense arising from activities not related to the company’s core operations.

Net Other Financing Charges

Captures miscellaneous financing cash flows not classified under debt or equity transactions, reflecting net inflows or outflows from other financing activities.

Net Other Investing Changes

Captures miscellaneous investing cash flow items not classified elsewhere, reflecting residual inflows or outflows from non-core investment activities.

Net PPE

Property, plant, and equipment reported at cost minus accumulated depreciation and impairment, representing the asset’s net carrying value.

Net PPE Purchase And Sale

Shows the net cash impact of purchasing and selling property, plant, and equipment, reflecting total PP&E investment outflows minus related sale proceeds.

Net Short Term Debt Issuance

Shows the net cash impact of raising and repaying short-term borrowings, indicating whether short-term financing provided or used cash overall.

Net Tangible Assets

Total assets minus liabilities, excluding goodwill and other intangible assets, representing the company’s tangible net worth.

Non Current Deferred Assets

Deferred costs or tax assets expected to provide benefits in future periods and classified as long-term.

Non Current Deferred Taxes Assets

Future tax benefits resulting from deductible temporary differences or loss carryforwards, recognized as non-current deferred tax assets.

Normalized EBITDA

EBITDA adjusted to exclude unusual, non-recurring, or non-operational items, providing a normalized measure of recurring operating earnings.

Normalized Income

Net income adjusted to remove the effects of unusual, non-recurring, or irregular items to reflect a company’s typical earning power.

Number of Years Down

The number of calendar years in which the investment delivered a negative total return.

Number of Years Up

The number of calendar years in which the investment delivered a positive total return.

O

Open Price

The first traded price of the asset at the start of the trading session.

Operating Cash Flow

Net cash generated by a company’s core operating activities, showing cash received from customers and paid for regular expenses.

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)

Cash generated by a company’s core operating activities over the trailing twelve months, indicating its capacity to fund ongoing operations and obligations.

Operating Expense

Expenses related to the company’s core operations, including SG&A, R&D, and administrative costs.

Operating Income

Profit generated from core operations after deducting operating expenses but before interest and taxes.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Operating income over the trailing twelve months divided by revenue, showing operating efficiency.

Operating Revenue

Revenue generated from a company’s core business activities, excluding non-operating or one-time income.

Ordinary Shares Number

The total number of ordinary (common) shares currently outstanding.

Other Current Assets

Miscellaneous short-term assets expected to be realized within a year that do not fit into other specific current asset categories.

Other Current Borrowings

Short-term borrowings not classified elsewhere, including various credit facilities and other obligations due within one year.

Other Current Liabilities

Miscellaneous short-term obligations that do not fall under specific current liability categories and are grouped for reporting purposes.

Other Equity Adjustments

Miscellaneous equity-related items not classified in other equity categories, including various adjustments to equity balances.

Other Income/Expense

Other income or expenses from miscellaneous or infrequent activities that are not part of the company’s core operations.

Other Investments

Long-term investments that do not fit into specific asset categories, including various financial or strategic holdings.

Other Non Current Assets

Long-term assets that do not fit into specific non-current categories and are expected to provide future economic benefits.

Other Non Current Liabilities

Long-term obligations that do not fall into specific non-current liability categories, including various deferred, contractual, or other amounts due beyond one year.

Other Non Operating Income/Expenses

Income or expenses from financial or investment activities unrelated to core operations.

Other Non-Cash Items

Adjustments for gains, losses, or accounting entries that affect net income but do not involve actual cash flows.

Other Properties

Additional real estate assets owned by a company that are not included in primary property categories.

Other Receivables

Other receivables owed to a company from non-customer sources, representing amounts not arising from regular credit sales.

Other Short Term Investments

Liquid financial investments expected to be sold or mature within twelve months but not meeting the strict criteria of cash equivalents.

Overall Portfolio Composition

The fund’s overall asset allocation, detailing the proportion of holdings across stocks, bonds, cash, and other asset categories.

P

Past Quarterly Returns

The total return generated by the fund during each individual completed quarter.

Payables And Accrued Expenses

Short-term obligations, including unpaid supplier invoices and expenses incurred but not yet billed or paid.

Payout Ratio

The percentage of a company’s net income that is paid out to shareholders as dividends.

PEG Ratio (5Y Expected)

Price-to-Earnings-to-Growth Ratio — the P/E ratio divided by the expected annual earnings growth over the next five years, allowing valuation comparisons adjusted for future growth.

Percent Change in Price

The percentage change in the asset’s current price relative to its previous closing price.

Percent Held by Insiders

The percentage of a company’s shares held by corporate insiders, such as executives, directors, and key employees.

Percent Held by Institutions

The percentage of a company’s shares held by institutional investors such as funds, banks, and asset managers.

Post-Market Price

The asset’s price movement after the official market close, during after-hours trading.

Pre-Market Price

The asset’s price movement before the market opens, during the pre-market trading session.

Pretax Income

Profit earned before income taxes, including operating and non-operating results.

Previous Close

The final trading price of the asset from the prior market session.

Price (Intraday)

The most recent trading price of the asset during the current trading session.

Price USD (Intraday)

The most recent trading price of the asset during the current trading session, shown in USD.

Price/Book (P/B)

Compares a company’s market price to its book value per share, showing how much investors pay for each dollar of net assets.

Price/Cashflow (P/CF)

Compares a company’s share price to its operating cash flow per share, indicating how much investors pay for each dollar of cash generation.

Price/Earnings (P/E)

A valuation ratio showing how much investors pay for each dollar of earnings, calculated by dividing a company’s share price by its earnings per share.

Price/Sales (P/S)

The ratio of a company’s market capitalization to its total revenue, showing how much investors pay for each dollar of sales.

Product Involvement Areas

Business sectors or activities a company is involved in (e.g., weapons, tobacco, gambling), which may affect its ESG assessments and investment suitability.

Profit Margin

The percentage of revenue that remains as net income after all expenses are deducted.

Properties

Real estate assets owned by a company, including land and buildings held for use or investment purposes.

Prospectus Gross Expense Ratio

The fund’s gross annual expense ratio, expressed as a percentage of average net assets, reported in the prospectus before any fee waivers.

Prospectus Net Expense Ratio

The fund’s net annual expense ratio disclosed in its prospectus, reflecting operating expenses after applying fee waivers, reimbursements, or reductions.

Public Financial Reports

Financial statements that a company makes publicly available, typically including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and related disclosures.

Purchase of Business

Cash outflow related to acquiring another company or business unit, including payments for ownership stakes and associated transaction costs.

Purchase of Investment

Cash outflows used to acquire investment securities, such as stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments.

Purchase of PPE

Cash outflows for acquiring property, plant, and equipment, including land, buildings, machinery, and other long-term productive assets.

Q

Quarterly Earnings Growth (YOY)

The year-over-year percentage change in net income for a reported fiscal quarter, compared with the same quarter one year earlier.

Quarterly Revenue Growth (YOY)

The year-over-year percentage change in revenue for the most recent quarter, indicating the company’s sales growth momentum.

Quote Type

The classification of an asset’s quote, such as equity, ETF, mutual fund, or index.

R

R-squared

The percentage of an asset’s return variability explained by movements in its benchmark, indicating how closely the asset tracks the benchmark.

Rank in Category (YTD) Cash and Percent

The fund’s performance rank compared to other funds in the same category for the year-to-date period, presented both as an absolute position and a percentile.

Receivables

Amounts owed to a company by customers or other parties for goods or services already provided but not yet paid for.

Reconciled Cost of Revenue

The cost of revenue after adjustments made to align the company’s reported figures with standardized or comparable accounting measures.

Reconciled Depreciation

Depreciation expense adjusted to align reported figures with standardized or comparable accounting measures.

Repayment of Debt

Cash outflows used to repay outstanding debt obligations, including both principal and interest payments on loans, bonds, or other borrowings.

Repurchase of Capital Stock

Cash outflows used by a company to repurchase its own shares from the market.

Research & Development

Expenses for developing new products, technologies, or improvements to existing offerings.

Retained Earnings

Accumulated profits that the company has kept over time rather than distributed as dividends, and retained for reinvestment or financial stability.

Return on Assets (TTM)

Net income over the trailing twelve months divided by total assets, measuring how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profit.

Return on Equity (TTM)

Net income over the trailing twelve months divided by shareholders’ equity, indicating how effectively a company generates profit from owners’ capital.

Return YTD

The total return generated since the beginning of the current calendar year, including price appreciation and dividends

Revenue (TTM)

Total revenue generated over the trailing twelve months across all of the company’s business activities.

Revenue Per Share (TTM)

Revenue generated over the trailing twelve months divided by the number of outstanding shares.

S

Sale of Investment

Cash inflows generated from selling investment securities, such as stocks, bonds, or other financial assets.

Sector

A broad economic classification that groups related industries, such as Technology or Healthcare.

Sector Weightings

Allocation of a fund’s portfolio across economic sectors, showing the relative weight of each sector within the overall investment mix.

Selling General and Administrative

Selling, marketing, and administrative expenses not directly tied to producing goods or services.

Share Issued

The total number of shares a company has issued since incorporation, including both outstanding and treasury shares.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of common shares currently issued and held by shareholders.

Shares Short

The number of shares sold short as of a specific date.

Sharpe Ratio

A risk-adjusted return metric showing how much excess return an investment generates for each unit of volatility. Calculated as (Return − Risk-Free Rate) ÷ Standard Deviation.

Short Percent of Float

The percentage of a company’s public float that is currently sold short.

Short Percent of Shares Outstanding

The percentage of a company’s total outstanding shares that are sold short.

Short Ratio

The number of days needed to cover all short positions, calculated as short interest divided by average daily trading volume.

Social Risk Score

Measures a company’s exposure to social risks, including labor practices, product safety, customer and community impact, and broader human-capital issues.

Standard Deviation

A volatility measure showing how widely an investment’s returns vary from their average.

Stock based compensation

Non-cash expense for equity awards granted to employees, such as stock options or restricted shares, recognized over the vesting period.

Stockholders’ Equity

The value of a company attributable to its stockholders, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities.

Sustainability Rating

An ESG-based rating that measures the fund’s overall sustainability performance relative to its peers.

Symbol

The unique ticker code used to identify an asset on a stock exchange.

T

Tangible Book Value

Measures the value of a company’s equity based only on its tangible assets, excluding intangible assets.

Target Est (12-Month Price Target)

The consensus analyst estimate of the asset’s expected share price 12 months from now, based on aggregated forecasts from covering analysts.

Tax Effect of Unusual Items

The tax impact associated with unusual or non-recurring income or expense items.

Tax Provision

The estimated amount of income taxes a company expects to owe for the reporting period.

Tax Rate for Calcs

The effective tax rate used in financial calculations or valuation models.

Top 10 Holdings

The ten largest securities or positions in a fund’s portfolio, representing its most significant holdings and primary sources of exposure.

Top Institutional Holders

List of leading institutional investors and the size of their ownership stakes, reflecting the largest professional holders of the company’s shares.

Top Mutual Fund Holders

List of mutual funds with the largest ownership stakes in the company, showing their share amounts or portfolio weight.

Total Assets

The total value of everything a company owns, including current and non-current assets.

Total Capitalization

The combined amount of long-term debt and equity a company uses to finance its operations.

Total Cash (MRQ)

The total amount of cash and cash equivalents reported on the company’s balance sheet for the most recent fiscal quarter.

Total Cash Per Share (MRQ)

The company’s total cash and cash equivalents for the most recent fiscal quarter divided by the number of shares outstanding.

Total Debt

The total amount of a company’s interest-bearing short-term and long-term obligations.

Total Debt (MRQ)

The total amount of short-term and long-term interest-bearing debt reported on the company’s balance sheet for the most recent fiscal quarter.

Total Debt/Equity (MRQ)

The ratio of a company’s total interest-bearing debt to shareholders’ equity, based on figures from the most recent fiscal quarter.

Total Equity Gross Minority Interest

Total consolidated equity, including both the parent company’s equity and the full amount of non-controlling (minority) interest.

Total Expenses

The total expenses incurred by the company during the reporting period, including all operating and non-operating costs.

Total Liabilities Net Minority Interest

Total liabilities excluding minority interest, representing all obligations owed to creditors and non-controlling interests.

Total Non Current Liabilities Net Minority Interest

Total non-current liabilities net of the amount attributable to non-controlling interests.

Total Non-Current Assets

All long-term assets a company expects to use or benefit from for more than one year, including tangible, intangible, and financial assets.

Total Operating Income as Reported

The operating income reported by the company in its official financial statements, without adjustments.

Total Return (1Y, 3Y, 5Y)

Annualized total return over the specified period (1, 3, or 5 years), including both price changes and dividends.

Total Revenue

The total amount a company earns from all business activities before any expenses are deducted.

Total Tax Payable

The total amount of taxes a company owes to tax authorities that have not yet been paid.

Trade and Other Payables Non Current

Trade and other payables not expected to be settled within one year, including long-term supplier obligations and other non-current amounts due.

Trailing Annual Dividend Rate

Total cash dividends paid per share over the past 12 months.

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield

Dividend yield based on the dividends paid per share over the past 12 months relative to the current share price.

Trailing Returns

Returns measured over trailing periods ending on the most recent date (e.g., YTD, 1M, 3M, 1Y).

Treasury Shares Number

The number of a company’s own shares it has repurchased and holds in treasury.

Treynor Ratio

A risk-adjusted return measure showing how much excess return an investment generates per unit of market risk (Beta).

TTM (Trailing Twelve Months)

A rolling 12-month measurement period used to assess the most recent financial performance of a company.

V

Volume

The total number of shares or units traded during the current trading session.

W

Working Capital

Capital available for day-to-day operations, calculated as current assets minus current liabilities.

Worst 1-Year Total Return

The lowest single-year total return recorded by the fund or ETF over its historical record.

Y

YOY (Year Over Year)

Compares a financial metric to the same period one year earlier to highlight growth or decline.