Meaning & Definition

public offering

Initial Public Offering

What is Public Offering Price? Public offering price is the price at which new stocks are offered to the public by an underwriter. In other words, it is the price at which the company decides to give the stocks to...

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Provision Coverage Ratio

What is a Provision Coverage Ratio? Provisions are set aside by businesses in case they are anticipating any losses or unexpected bad loans. It is mandatory for Indian banks to create a provision fund to cover their anticipated bad loans,...

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Primary Market – Meaning, Types and Function

What is the Primary Market? The primary market is a part of the capital market. It enables the government, companies, and other institutions to raise additional funds through the sale of debt and equity-related securities. For example, primary market securities...

price to earnings ratio

Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

The Price to Earnings Ratio or P/E Ratio is the most popular metric for analysing the company's valuation. In addition to showing whether the company is undervalued or overvalued, this valuation ratio helps to understand the company's financial health compared...

price to book ratio

Price to Book (P/B) Ratio

There are so many companies listed on the stock market. But it gets very challenging for an investor to select which company to invest in. You need not rely on your instinct to invest. Still, you can go about it...

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Preference Shares

Preference shareholders enjoy preferential treatment when it comes to sharing company profits. As a result, they are a good option for investors who seek regular dividends. These shares appeal to a wide range of investors due to their sheer variety...

portfolio diversification

Portfolio Diversification

Every investor invests in different financial instruments across asset classes with different levels of return. Every instrument has a certain level of risk associated with it, and investors also have a certain risk tolerance level. Thus, diversifying your assets is...

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Perpetual Bonds

There are multiple investment options available for investors in the market. Investors can choose from different asset markets and invest their capital based on their understanding of risk and expectations of return after a particular time. Debt instruments are among the...