Glossary M

Glossary M

Machine learning models

Algorithms that use statistical techniques to learn from data and make predictions.

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  • Managed futures

    Investment products that invest in futures contracts and are managed by professional investment managers.

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  • Management buyout (MBO)

    The acquisition of a company by its management team.

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  • Management fees

    Fees charged by investment managers for managing a portfolio of securities.

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  • Management team evaluation

    The process of assessing the effectiveness of a company’s management team.

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  • Management team involvement

    The level of involvement of a company’s management team in the day-to-day operations of the business.

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  • Margin calls

    Demands for additional funds from investors who have borrowed money to invest in securities.

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  • Market analysis

    The process of evaluating market conditions and trends to inform investment decisions.

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  • Market Capitalization

    The total value of a company’s outstanding shares of stock.

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  • Primary Vs. Secondary Markets: Investment Banking (Defined)
  • Market Capitalization-to-Revenue Multiple

    A valuation metric that compares a company’s market capitalization to its revenue.

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  • Market capitalization-weighted index

    An index that weights each stock in the index by its market capitalization.

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  • Market Close Phase

    The period at the end of the trading day when the market closes for trading.

  • Primary Issuance Vs. Secondary Trading: Market Phases (Defined)
  • Market concentration

    The degree to which a market is dominated by a small number of firms.

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  • Market conditions

    The current state of a market, including supply and demand, pricing, and competition.

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  • Market conditions and trends

    The current state of a market and the direction it is moving in.

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  • Market data analysis

    The process of analyzing market data to identify trends and patterns.

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  • Market depth

    The amount of liquidity available in a market.

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  • Market efficiency

    The degree to which market prices reflect all available information.

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  • Market inefficiencies

    Situations where market prices do not accurately reflect the true value of a security.

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  • Marketing mix

    The combination of product, price, promotion, and distribution strategies used to market a product or service.

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  • Market-linked returns

    Returns that are linked to the performance of a particular market index or benchmark.

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  • Market liquidity

    The ease with which a security can be bought or sold in the market.

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  • Market makers

    Firms or individuals who facilitate trading by providing liquidity to a market.

  • Primary Issuance Vs. Secondary Trading: Market Phases (Defined)
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  • Market making

    The process of providing liquidity to a market by buying and selling securities.

  • Primary Vs. Secondary Markets: Investment Banking (Defined)
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  • Market microstructure analysis

    The study of the behavior of individual market participants and their impact on market prices.

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  • Market Open Phase

    The period at the beginning of the trading day when the market opens for trading.

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  • Market Phases

    The different periods during a trading day, such as market open, market close, and after-hours trading.

  • Primary Issuance Vs. Secondary Trading: Market Phases (Defined)
  • Market research

    The collection and analysis of data on market conditions, trends, and consumer behavior.

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  • Market research and analysis

    The process of gathering and interpreting data to inform investment decisions.

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  • Market risk

    The potential for losses due to changes in market conditions or events.

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  • Market risk exposure

    The risk of loss due to changes in market conditions.

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  • Market Risk Premium

    The additional return that investors require to compensate for the risk of investing in the stock market compared to a risk-free investment.

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  • Market segmentation

    The process of dividing a market into smaller groups of consumers with similar needs or characteristics.

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  • Market sentiment

    The overall attitude or mood of investors towards a particular market or asset.

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  • Market share

    The percentage of total sales or revenue in a market that a company holds.

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  • Market share analysis

    The process of evaluating a company’s position in the market relative to its competitors.

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  • Market trends

    The direction and momentum of changes in the market over time.

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  • Market volatility

    The degree of fluctuation in the prices of securities or assets in a market.

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  • Maturity date

    The date on which a financial instrument or investment reaches its full value or is due for payment.

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  • Merger

    The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.

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  • Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity

    The level of M&A transactions occurring in the market.

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  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

    The department within an investment bank that advises clients on M&A transactions.

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  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

    The process of combining two or more companies through a merger or acquisition.

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  • Commercial Vs. Investment Banking: Functions and Features (Discussed)
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  • Minority interest

    The portion of a subsidiary’s equity that is not owned by the parent company.

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  • Minority stake

    A partial ownership interest in a company that is less than 50%.

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  • Money market funds

    A type of mutual fund that invests in short-term, low-risk securities.

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  • Monopoly power

    The ability of a company to control the market and set prices without competition.

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  • Monte Carlo simulations

    A statistical method used to model and analyze the impact of uncertainty and risk in financial models.

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  • Mortgage-backed securities

    Securities that are backed by a pool of mortgages.

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  • Multiples Approach

    A valuation method that compares a company’s financial metrics to those of similar companies in the industry.

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  • Municipal bond market

    The market for bonds issued by state and local governments.

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  • Mutual funds

    A type of investment vehicle that pools money from multiple investors to purchase securities.

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