Money a company owes its suppliers for goods and services already received but not yet paid for.
An individual or entity meeting income or net-worth thresholds that allow participation in private, unregistered securities offerings.
Buying and selling of shares outside the regular exchange session, typically with thinner liquidity and wider spreads.
A measure of an investment's performance on a risk-adjusted basis. Positive alpha indicates the investment has outperformed its benchmark after accounting for risk.
The gradual write-down of an intangible asset, or the schedule by which a loan's principal is repaid over time.
An insurance contract that converts a lump sum into a stream of payments, often used to create predictable retirement income.
Profiting from a price difference for the same asset in two markets by buying in the cheaper one and selling in the dearer one.
The strategy of dividing an investment portfolio among different asset categories such as stocks, bonds, and cash to balance risk and reward based on an investor's goals and risk tolerance.
Revenue divided by average total assets, showing how efficiently a company converts its asset base into sales.