Accrued Interest
Interest which has been accumulated on a debt instrument since the last interest payment date. |
Acquisition
The purchase of controlling equity interest in a company by another company. Acquisition may be financed by cash or the issuance of securities. |
Active Market
A stock market with high transaction volumes. Such markets usually display high liquidity. |
Additional Offering
Subsequent issue of securities to the public orto a select group of investors after an initial (the first) offering of securities. It provides additional funds to a company and enlarges its outstanding shares. |
Aftermarket
Trading in the securities of a company in the period immediately following a new issue. |
