A broker's demand for additional funds when the equity in a leveraged account falls below the required minimum.
The total value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the stock price by the number of shares outstanding. It is used to size companies.
Debt issued by state or local governments, often paying interest exempt from federal income tax.
An investment vehicle that pools money from many investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities, managed by a professional fund manager.