DefinitionA saucer is a type of small dishware. While in the Middle Ages a saucer was used for serving condiments and sauces, currently the term is used to denote a small plate or shallow bowl that supports a cup...
DefinitionIn finance, the Sharpe ratio is a way to examine the performance of an investment by adjusting for its risk. The ratio measures the excess return per unit of deviation in an investment asset or a trading strategy, typically...
What is 'Saitori' A member of the Tokyo Stock Exchange who facilitates the trading of securities by matching buy and sell orders. Their role is to make the market as orderly and efficient as possible. ...
DefinitionA Santa Claus rally is a rise in stock prices in the month of December, generally seen over the final week of trading prior to the new year. The rally is generally attributed to anticipation of the January effect,...
What is 'Safekeeping Certificate' A document that represents ownership of a security or certificate of deposit. Safekeeping certificates are the investor's claim against the institution that is holding his or her financial instruments. These documents are most...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States is an independent agency of the federal government of the United States. According to the SEC, the primary responsibility for enforcing federal securities laws, proposing securities rules, and regulating the...
What is 'Sampling' Sampling is a process used in statistical analysis in which a predetermined number of observations are taken from a larger population. The methodology used to sample from a larger population depends on the type...
What does 'Sandbag' mean Sandbag is a tactic used to hide or limit expectations of a company's or individual's strength in order to produce greater than anticipated results. Sandbagging, in business, is most often seen when company...
Socialism is a political and economic system that is based on collective or public ownership of the production means. Unlike capitalism, socialism lays emphasis not on achievement but on equality. It gives value to the workers in accordance with...
What is a 'Sales And Purchase Agreement - SPA' A sales and purchase agreement (SPA) is a legal contract that obligates a buyer to buy and a seller to sell a product or service. SPAs are found...