Financial Glossary

The price-to-earnings ratio compares a stock's price per share to its earnings per share, measuring how much investors pay for each dollar of profit.

Mass selling of securities driven by fear rather than fundamentals, often creating sharp price drops and market volatility.

The strategic process of buying and selling assets to maintain your target allocation percentages as market movements shift your portfolio.

An analyst's forecast of where a stock's price should trade within 12 months based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

Price-to-book ratio compares a stock's market price to its book value per share, showing whether investors are paying a premium or discount to assets.

P/S ratio measures a stock's price relative to its revenue per share, showing how much investors pay for each dollar of company sales.

A legal document disclosing executive compensation, board details, and shareholder proposals before annual meetings.

A contract giving the holder the right to sell shares at a specific price within a set timeframe, providing downside protection.