S&P 500 IndexThe S&P 500 Index, or Standard & Poor's 500 Index, is a market-capitalization-weighted index of 500 leading publicly traded companies in the U.S.
Secondary MarketThe secondary market is where investors purchase securities from other investors, rather than from issuing companies themselves.
SecuritiesSecurities are tradable financial instruments with monetary value.
Share Price A share price – or a stock price – is the amount it would cost to buy one share in a company. The price of a share is not fixed, but fluctuates according to market conditions.
ShareholdersA shareholder is any person, company, or institution that owns shares in a company’s stock. Shareholders enjoy certain rights such as voting at shareholder meetings to approve the members of the board of directors, dividend distributions, or mergers.
Shares Shares are the units of the ownership of a company, usually traded on the stock market. They are also known as stocks, or equities.
Shares OutstandingShares outstanding is the number of total shares of a corporation that are authorized, issued, and purchased on the secondary market by investors
Shariah-Compliant Investing Shariah-compliant investments must meet all the requirements of Shariah law, as well as other principles set down to govern Islamic finance.
Short In trading, going short refers to a strategy where a trader anticipates a decline in the price of an asset. By taking a short position, the trader aims to profit from a decrease in the asset's value.
Short-SellingShort selling is the act of selling an asset that you do not currently own, in the hope that it will decrease in value and you can close the trade for a profit.
StockA stock is a security that represents partial ownership in a company. When you buy stocks, you acquire shares, which represent a small portion of ownership in the company.
Stock ExchangeA stock exchange is a regulated marketplace where buyers and sellers trade stocks and other financial securities. It serves as a platform for companies to raise capital by issuing and selling stocks to the public, and for investors to buy and sell these securities. Examples of well-known stock exchanges include the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
Stock MarketThe stock market is where investors connect to buy and sell investments — most commonly, stocks.
Stock SplitA stock split occurs when a corporation increases the number of its outstanding shares by distributing more shares to current stockholders. By splitting existing shares into multiple new shares, the stock becomes more affordable.
Stock ValuationStock valuation is the process of determining the intrinsic value or worth of a company's stock. It involves evaluating various factors and financial indicators to estimate the fair value of a stock. By comparing the calculated valuation with the current market price, investors can assess whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued.
Stop LossIt is a strategy developed to limit losses and control risk by deciding to sell or buy an asset when it reaches a certain price.
SukukA sukuk is a sharia-compliant bond-like instrument used in Islamic finance. Sukuk are securities that prohibit the charging or paying of interest.
