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Time Segmented Volume – TSV definition explanation

What is Time Segmented Volume – TSV?
A technical analysis indicator developed by Worden Brothers Inc. that segments a stock’s price and volume according to time intervals. The price and volume data is then compared to uncover periods of accumulation (buying) and distribution (selling). Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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Share Class definition explanation

What is Share Class?
A designation applied to a specified type of security such as common stock or mutual fund units. Companies that have more than one class of common stock usually identify a given class with alphabetic markers, such as “”Class A”” shares and “”Class B”” shares. Different share classes within the same entity typically confer different rights on their owners. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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Second Mortgage definition explanation

What is Second Mortgage?
A type of subordinate mortgage made while an original mortgage is still in effect. In the event of default, the original mortgage would receive all proceeds from the liquidation of the property until it is all paid off. Since the second mortgage would receive repayments only when the first mortgage has been paid off, the interest rate charged for the second mortgage tends to be higher and the amount borrowed will be lower than for the first mortgage. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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Y-Share definition explanation

What is Y-Share?
A class of mutual fund shares that often has a high minimum investment, such as $500,000 per lot, and the added benefit of waived or limited load charges and fees. Due to the high minimum investment required, Y-shares are often only accessible by large institutional investors. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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Gemology definition explanation

What is Gemology?
The combined art and science of studying, cutting, valuing, buying and selling precious stones. Some of the most precious stones that gemologists deal in include diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds.

Gemology is spelled gemmology outside of North America. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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Buyer’s Call definition explanation

What is Buyer’s Call?
An agreement between a buyer and seller whereby a commodity purchase occurs at a specific price above a futures contract for an identical grade and quantity.

Also known as a call sale, this agreement gives the buyer the option to fix the price of the commodity by either purchasing a future from the seller or indicating to the seller a time in which the price of the transaction will be set. A buyer’s call is used instead of buying the commodity on the spot market because of the possibility that its price will depreciate. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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Asset Stripping definition explanation

What is Asset Stripping?
The process of buying an undervalued company with the intent to sell off its assets for a profit. The individual assets of the company, such as its equipment and property, may be more valuable than the company as a whole due to such factors as poor management or poor economic conditions. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) Yield definition explanation

What is Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) Yield?
The aggregate dividend yield on the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The DJIA yield is calculated by adding the dividends of all 30 component stocks, dividing the result by the price-weighted DJIA index value and factoring in the Dow multiplier. Generally, the DJIA yield is used as a trading indicator by investors, as yields below 3% are considered a selling signal and yields above 6% are considered a buying signal. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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