Merger
An agreement generated by two companies to unite them into one. Back A-Z
Terms
Marketable Security
Any security that is ready to be sold or purchased on the market, thus to generate cash. Back A-Z
Markdown
The extra fee charged by a broker when he buys a security and sells it for a higher price afterwards. Back A-Z
Market Index
A general measurement of the aggregate value of a market by weighting, combining and comparing prices over time and between one another. Back A-Z
Margin
1- The difference between a good´s cost of production and the price it will eventually be sold for. 2- The ratio between a company´s revenues and expenses. Back A-Z
Manipulation
The act of rising or lowering security prices artificially by one or several investors working together. It is in most cases an illegal act. Back A-Z
Management Group
An organization working for an open-end company as a financial advisor. Back A-Z
Managed Account
An account owned by several clients under the supervision of a manager, who will decide when and on what should an investment be made. Back A-Z
Major Market Index
An index provided by the American Stock Exchange that helps to prepare the trade of future contracts. Back A-Z
