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Shelf offering
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Shelf offeringOffering of registered securities covered by a prospectus whose distribution is not underwritten on a firm commitment basis. The shares may be sold in one block or in small amounts from time to time in agency or principal transactions.
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Securities
Saleable papers, traded on stock exchanges, that yield an income (dividend, interest, etc.).
Covered
A written option is considered to be covered if the writer also has an opposing market position on a share-for-share basis in the underlying security.
Prospectus
Document inviting -the public to buy shares, stating the terms of sale and giving information about the company.
Distribution
Selling a large lot of a security in such a way that the security price is not heavily influenced.
Firm
1) Refers to an order to buy or sell that can be executed without confirmation for some fixed period. 2) A synonym for company.
Commitment
Describes a trader's obligation to accept or make delivery on a futures contract.
Basis
The price an investor pays for a security plus any out-of-pocket expenses. It is used to determine capital gains or losses for tax purposes when the stock is sold.
Shares
Certificates or book entries representing ownership in a corporation or similar entity.
Block
A large, singly owned, nominal amount of a company's shares. It is mostly dealt outside the stock exchange and these deals are known as Block Trading.
Agency
An account between two broker/dealers that remains intact 30 days after the settlement date.
Principal
The amount of a loan, which the borrower has to pay back when the loan matures; a person who engages a broker to buy and sell for him.
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SHELBY COMMUNITY Credit Union
SHELBY COMMUNITY is a credit union with head office in SHELBY, MT
SHELBY COUNTY EMPLOYEES Credit Union
SHELBY COUNTY EMPLOYEES is a credit union with head office in MEMPHIS, TN
SHELBY/BOLIVAR COUNTY Credit Union
SHELBY/BOLIVAR COUNTY is a credit union with head office in BOYLE, MS
Shelf registration
A procedure that allows firms to file one registration statement covering several issues of the same security. SEC Rule 415, adopted in the 1980s, allows a corporation to comply with registration requirements up to two years prior to a public offering of securities.
Shell Canada
Shell Canada is one of Canada's biggest companies.
SHELL COMMUNITY Credit Union
SHELL COMMUNITY is a credit union with head office in WOOD RIVER, IL
Shell corporation
An incorporated company with no significant assets or operations, often formed to obtain financing before beginning actual business, or as a front tax evasion.
SHELL Credit Union
SHELL is a credit union with head office in DEER PARK, TX
SHELL ELECTRIC
SHELL ELECTRIC is a securities company with code 00081 at Hong Kong stock. Board lot: 1,000.
SHELL GEISMAR Credit Union
SHELL GEISMAR is a credit union with head office in GEISMAR, LA
SHELL NEW ORLEANS Credit Union
SHELL NEW ORLEANS is a credit union with head office in NEW ORLEANS, LA
SHELL SOUTHWEST Credit Union
SHELL SOUTHWEST is a credit union with head office in LONG BEACH, CA
SHELL WESTERN STATES Credit Union
SHELL WESTERN STATES is a credit union with head office in MARTINEZ, CA
SHELTER INSURANCE Credit Union
SHELTER INSURANCE is a credit union with head office in COLUMBIA, MO
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Shares authorized
The maximum number of shares of stock of a company allowed in the articles of incorporation, which may be changed only by a shareholder vote.
Shark repellant
Often used in risk arbitrage. Examples are golden parachutes, poison pills, safe harbor, and scorched-earth policy. Porcupine provision.
Shark watcher
Often used in risk arbitrage. Firm specializing in the early detection of takeover activity.
Sharpe benchmark
A statistically created benchmark that adjusts for a manager's index-like tendencies. Named after William Sharpe, Nobel Laureate, and developer of the capital asset pricing model.
Sharpe ratio
A measure of a portfolio's excess return relative to the total variability of the portfolio.
Shelf offering
Shelf registration
A procedure that allows firms to file one registration statement covering several issues of the same security. SEC Rule 415, adopted in the 1980s, allows a corporation to comply with registration requirements up to two years prior to a public offering of securities.
Shell corporation
An incorporated company with no significant assets or operations, often formed to obtain financing before beginning actual business, or as a front tax evasion.
Shenzhen Stock Exchange
One of two major securities markets in China.
Shipper's Export Declaration (SED)
Document required by the U.S. Department of Commerce for exports of certain controlled items, and-or shipments to certain countries, and-or shipments anywhere that exceed certain dollar amounts.
Shipping Documents
A generic term for the various types of forms required for overseas shipments, such as commercial invoices, transport documents, packing lists, origin certificates, etc.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Securities
Saleable papers, traded on stock exchanges, that yield an income (dividend, interest, etc.).
Covered
A written option is considered to be covered if the writer also has an opposing market position on a share-for-share basis in the underlying security.
Prospectus
Document inviting -the public to buy shares, stating the terms of sale and giving information about the company.
Distribution
Selling a large lot of a security in such a way that the security price is not heavily influenced.
Firm
1) Refers to an order to buy or sell that can be executed without confirmation for some fixed period. 2) A synonym for company.
Commitment
Describes a trader's obligation to accept or make delivery on a futures contract.
Basis
The price an investor pays for a security plus any out-of-pocket expenses. It is used to determine capital gains or losses for tax purposes when the stock is sold.
Shares
Certificates or book entries representing ownership in a corporation or similar entity.
Block
A large, singly owned, nominal amount of a company's shares. It is mostly dealt outside the stock exchange and these deals are known as Block Trading.
Agency
An account between two broker/dealers that remains intact 30 days after the settlement date.
Principal
The amount of a loan, which the borrower has to pay back when the loan matures; a person who engages a broker to buy and sell for him.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
SHELBY COMMUNITY Credit Union
SHELBY COMMUNITY is a credit union with head office in SHELBY, MT
SHELBY COUNTY EMPLOYEES Credit Union
SHELBY COUNTY EMPLOYEES is a credit union with head office in MEMPHIS, TN
SHELBY/BOLIVAR COUNTY Credit Union
SHELBY/BOLIVAR COUNTY is a credit union with head office in BOYLE, MS
Shelf registration
A procedure that allows firms to file one registration statement covering several issues of the same security. SEC Rule 415, adopted in the 1980s, allows a corporation to comply with registration requirements up to two years prior to a public offering of securities.
Shell Canada
Shell Canada is one of Canada's biggest companies.
SHELL COMMUNITY Credit Union
SHELL COMMUNITY is a credit union with head office in WOOD RIVER, IL
Shell corporation
An incorporated company with no significant assets or operations, often formed to obtain financing before beginning actual business, or as a front tax evasion.
SHELL Credit Union
SHELL is a credit union with head office in DEER PARK, TX
SHELL ELECTRIC
SHELL ELECTRIC is a securities company with code 00081 at Hong Kong stock. Board lot: 1,000.
SHELL GEISMAR Credit Union
SHELL GEISMAR is a credit union with head office in GEISMAR, LA
SHELL NEW ORLEANS Credit Union
SHELL NEW ORLEANS is a credit union with head office in NEW ORLEANS, LA
SHELL SOUTHWEST Credit Union
SHELL SOUTHWEST is a credit union with head office in LONG BEACH, CA
SHELL WESTERN STATES Credit Union
SHELL WESTERN STATES is a credit union with head office in MARTINEZ, CA
SHELTER INSURANCE Credit Union
SHELTER INSURANCE is a credit union with head office in COLUMBIA, MO
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Shares authorized
The maximum number of shares of stock of a company allowed in the articles of incorporation, which may be changed only by a shareholder vote.
Shark repellant
Often used in risk arbitrage. Examples are golden parachutes, poison pills, safe harbor, and scorched-earth policy. Porcupine provision.
Shark watcher
Often used in risk arbitrage. Firm specializing in the early detection of takeover activity.
Sharpe benchmark
A statistically created benchmark that adjusts for a manager's index-like tendencies. Named after William Sharpe, Nobel Laureate, and developer of the capital asset pricing model.
Sharpe ratio
A measure of a portfolio's excess return relative to the total variability of the portfolio.
Shelf offering
Shelf registration
A procedure that allows firms to file one registration statement covering several issues of the same security. SEC Rule 415, adopted in the 1980s, allows a corporation to comply with registration requirements up to two years prior to a public offering of securities.
Shell corporation
An incorporated company with no significant assets or operations, often formed to obtain financing before beginning actual business, or as a front tax evasion.
Shenzhen Stock Exchange
One of two major securities markets in China.
Shipper's Export Declaration (SED)
Document required by the U.S. Department of Commerce for exports of certain controlled items, and-or shipments to certain countries, and-or shipments anywhere that exceed certain dollar amounts.
Shipping Documents
A generic term for the various types of forms required for overseas shipments, such as commercial invoices, transport documents, packing lists, origin certificates, etc.
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