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Delivery Trading
Definition of Delivery Trading
Delivery trading refers to buying a stock or ETF and holding it for more than one day. In such a scenario, the buyer take delivery of the asset instead of squaring off their position in the same trading session. Delivery trading is applicable for short term and long term trades and can last overnight to a decade or more.
Related Terms
Debentures
A debenture is a legal certificate that a company issues in exchange for a long-term unsecured loan. A debt instrument like a debenture is issued by companies who want to fund their business without diluting existing shares.
The components of a debenture are as follows:
The components of a debenture are as follows:
- Principal: The loan amount or the money lent by an investor
- Tenure: The duration of the loan
- Interest rate: The rate of interest
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Repayment: Terms and conditions of the amount to be repaid
Debenetures can also be issued by small-size companies who may not be creditworthy enough to secure a loan from traditional lenders. Hence, the unsecured aspect of the loan may help achieve their objective.
Over-the-Counter (OTC)
Over-the-Counter (OTC) refers to a decentralised marketplace wherein financial instruments are traded directly between two parties without the supervision of a formal exchange, such as NSE or BSE. This trading is done through a dealer network (broker-dealers) over the phone or electronically. The OTC market is less regulated and less transparent than exchange-traded markets and frequently involves customised agreements between institutions.
Put-Call Ratio
The Put-Call Ratio (PCR) is a popular sentiment indicator used by contrarian investors. It is determined by dividing the total volume of traded put options by the total volume of traded call options over a particular period. A high PCR (more puts than calls) is often seen as an overly pessimistic market, and it is a bullish signal (a sign the market is due for a rebound). On the flip side, a low PCR could be a sign of excessive optimism and a possible bearish reversal.
Comparable Company Analysis
Comparable Company Analysis (CCA) is a method used to evaluate a company’s value by comparing its essential metrics like EBIT, EBITA, and more with other companies.
The underlying assumption of CCA or “Comps” is that publicly traded companies from the same sector or industry will have similar metrics that are comparable.
The underlying assumption of CCA or “Comps” is that publicly traded companies from the same sector or industry will have similar metrics that are comparable.
Volatility
Volatility refers to the degree of price fluctuations in a security or market over a period of time. A highly volatile stock may move sharply up or down within short durations, such as technology stocks during earnings announcements, while low volatility indicates more stable and predictable price movements.
Proprietary Trading
Proprietary trading is when a financial firm or commercial bank uses its own money to trade stocks, bonds, options, commodities, or other financial instruments, as opposed to client money. The purpose is to produce profits directly to the firm. This type of trading involves market-making, arbitrage, and various speculative strategies. Separated from the client's business to avoid conflicts. Involves higher risk-taking than client brokerage.
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