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P/E Ratio (Trailing)
Definition of P/E Ratio (Trailing)
The Trailing Price-to-Earnings (Trailing P/E) Ratio is the most common version of the P/E ratio, where the historical earnings of the company are used to calculate it. It compares the current stock price to the actual earnings per share (EPS) over the last four quarters (12 months) of the company. The formula for this is: Trailing P/E = Current Share Price / EPS for the last 12 months. Trailing P/E is based on concrete, reported financial results and is therefore reliable for historical comparison, but may not fully reflect a company's current or future prospects.
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Interest Rate Futures
Interest rate futures are derivative contracts whose underlying instrument is any instrument that bears interest.
Just like any other futures contract, interest rate futures also give the right and obligation to fulfil the terms of the contract on expiry.
The price of interest rate futures and the interest rate itself shares an inverse relationship. If interest rates move higher, then the futures will be less valuable.
Just like any other futures contract, interest rate futures also give the right and obligation to fulfil the terms of the contract on expiry.
The price of interest rate futures and the interest rate itself shares an inverse relationship. If interest rates move higher, then the futures will be less valuable.
Off-Board Trading
Off-Board Trading refers to the buying or selling of securities outside a recognized stock exchange. These transactions are usually conducted directly between parties or through private arrangements and are not recorded on the exchange’s trading platform, making them less transparent and less regulated than on-exchange trades.
Relative Vigor Index (RVI)
The Relative Vigor Index (RVI) is a technical oscillator comparing the closing price to the opening price relative to the day’s trading range, smoothed over periods. Positive values show bullish vigor as closes exceed opens, while negative signal bearish weakness. It helps confirm trends and spot divergences, often used alongside other indicators for trading signals.
Income Statement
An income statement of a company is a document that displays crucial financial information like profit, loss, revenue, expenses, taxes, and more. Income statements are logically divided and published in monthly or quarterly manner for better accounting and financial modelling. A combination of these statements is what you see as the quarterly or annual report published by publicly listed companies.
Capital Gains
A capital gain is a profit an investor or trader earns by selling shares, commodities, futures, options, currencies, and other assets. More literally, a profit is a gain on the capital that’s invested - hence the term capital gains.
Say someone buys a share for Rs. 1000 and sells it for Rs. 1100. The capital gains will be Rs. 100 in this case. The taxation of capital gains varies based on the asset type and the duration after which it was sold.
Say someone buys a share for Rs. 1000 and sells it for Rs. 1100. The capital gains will be Rs. 100 in this case. The taxation of capital gains varies based on the asset type and the duration after which it was sold.
Over-Allotment Option
An Over-Allotment Option, often referred to as a Greenshoe option in the Indian primary market, gives the underwriters the right to sell more shares (usually 15%) over and above the original IPO size if there is strong demand. If the share price drops below the issue price, the underwriters can use the proceeds from the extra shares to repurchase shares in the open market for support. If the price goes up, they exercise the option and sell the extra shares to the market. This mechanism is regulated by SEBI in India, and the primary purpose is price stabilisation.
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