Glossary D
Dark Pools
Private electronic trading platforms that allow investors to trade securities anonymously.
Data analytics and insights
Using data to gain insights and inform decision-making.
Data mining techniques
Analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and relationships using statistical and machine learning methods.
Data room management
Secure online platform for sharing confidential documents during a financial transaction.
Data visualization
Presenting data in a visual format such as charts or graphs to aid in analysis and decision-making.
Deal structure
The specific terms and conditions of a financial transaction.
Deal structuring
Designing the terms and conditions of a financial transaction to meet the needs of all parties involved.
Deal Types
Different types of financial transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and debt offerings.
Debt assumption clause
Provision in a contract that allows one party to assume the debt obligations of another party.
Debt financing
Raising capital by issuing debt securities such as bonds or loans.
Debt restructuring
Process of renegotiating the terms of a company’s outstanding debt to improve its financial position.
Debt-to-equity ratio
A measure of a company’s financial leverage.
Default risk
Probability that a borrower will fail to repay a loan or meet other financial obligations.
Default risk assessment
The evaluation of the likelihood that a borrower will default on their debt.
Demystifying
Simplifying complex financial concepts to make them more accessible to a wider audience.
Deposit Mobilization Function
Process of collecting deposits from customers and using them to fund loans and other investments.
Derivatives
Financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset.
Derivatives hedging
Using derivatives to offset potential losses from adverse price movements in an underlying asset.
Derivatives trading
Buying and selling of financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset.
Dilution
Reduction in the value of an asset due to the increase in its supply.
Dilution of ownership
Decrease in the value of an individual’s ownership stake in a company due to the issuance of new shares.
Dilution of Shares
Reduction in the percentage ownership of existing shareholders due to the issuance of new shares.
Direct listing
A process in which a company goes public without raising additional capital through an initial public offering.
Distinct strategies
Unique approaches to investing or managing a business.
Diversification
Spreading investments across different asset classes to reduce risk.
Divestiture
The sale or disposal of a business unit or asset by a company.
Dividend Discount Model
A financial model used to value a company based on its future dividend payments.
Dividend payments
Payments made to shareholders as a portion of a company’s profits.
Dividend recapitalization
A financial strategy in which a company takes on debt to pay out dividends to shareholders.
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
A US law passed in 2010 to regulate the financial industry and protect consumers.
Due diligence
The process of conducting a thorough investigation and analysis of a company or investment opportunity.
Due diligence process
Investigation and analysis of a company or investment opportunity before making a decision.