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Sales forecasting
The process of predicting future sales based on historical data and market trends.
Sales pipeline management
The process of managing and tracking potential sales opportunities.
Savings accounts
Bank accounts that pay interest on deposited funds.
Scenario analysis
A technique used to evaluate the potential impact of different scenarios on an investment.
Secondary Market
The market where existing securities are bought and sold.
Secondary market sale
The sale of securities in the secondary market.
Secondary market trading
The buying and selling of securities in the secondary market.
Secondary Offering
The sale of existing securities by a company to the public.
Secondary trading
The buying and selling of securities after their initial issuance.
SEC registration statement
A document filed with the SEC by companies to register new securities for public offering.
SEC regulations
Rules set by the Securities and Exchange Commission to protect investors.
Securities
Financial instruments that represent ownership in a company or debt owed by a company.
Securities Act of 1933
A federal law that regulates the issuance of securities in the US.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings
Documents filed with the SEC by companies to disclose information about their operations and financials.
Securities Exchange
A marketplace where securities are traded.
Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)
A regulatory agency responsible for enforcing securities laws in the US.
Securities lending
The temporary transfer of securities from one party to another for a fee.
Securities offering
The sale of securities to the public.
Securities regulations
Rules and regulations governing the issuance and trading of securities.
Securities trading
The buying and selling of securities in the market.
Securities trading and sales
The buying and selling of securities in the market.
Seed funding
Initial capital provided to start-ups or early-stage companies.
Sellers
Individuals or entities who sell securities in the market.
Sell Side Clients
Clients who seek advice and services from investment banks for selling securities.
Seniority of debt
The order in which debts are paid in the event of bankruptcy.
Share dilution
The decrease in the percentage of ownership of existing shareholders due to the issuance of new shares.
Shareholders
Individuals or institutions that own shares in a company.
Shareholders’ approval
The process of obtaining approval from a company’s shareholders for major corporate actions, such as mergers or acquisitions.
Shareholders Equity
The portion of a company’s assets that is owned by its shareholders.
Shareholder value
The value created for shareholders through a company’s operations and financial performance.
Share price volatility
The degree to which a stock’s price fluctuates over time.
Sharpe ratio
A measure of risk-adjusted return that takes into account the volatility of an investment.
Short selling
A trading strategy in which an investor borrows shares of a stock and sells them, with the intention of buying them back at a lower price.
Sovereign bond market
The market for government-issued bonds.
Sovereign debt securities
Bonds issued by governments to finance their operations.
Sovereign wealth funds
Investment funds owned by governments that invest in a variety of assets, including stocks, bonds, and real estate.
Spin-off
A corporate action in which a company creates a new, independent company by separating a division or business unit.
Stabilization period
A period of time after an initial public offering (IPO) during which underwriters may purchase additional shares to support the stock price.
Statistical arbitrage
A trading strategy that uses statistical models to identify mispricings in financial markets.
Stock Exchange Listing
The process of a company’s shares being listed on a stock exchange, allowing them to be publicly traded.
Stock price volatility
The degree to which a stock’s price fluctuates over time.
Stocks
A type of security that represents ownership in a company.
Stock split
A corporate action in which a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares, thereby increasing the number of outstanding shares.
Stop-loss orders
An order placed with a broker to sell a security when it reaches a certain price, in order to limit potential losses.
Storytelling
The art of communicating complex information in a compelling and engaging way.
Strategic alignment
The process of ensuring that an organization’s goals and objectives are aligned with its overall strategy.
Strategic buyer
A company that acquires another company with the intention of achieving strategic goals and objectives.
Strategic fit
The degree to which a potential acquisition or partnership aligns with an organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
Strategic planning
The process of defining an organization’s long-term goals and objectives and developing a plan to achieve them.
Stress capital buffer (SCB)
A regulatory requirement that mandates banks to maintain a minimum level of capital to absorb losses during periods of economic stress.
Stress testing
A process of evaluating the potential impact of adverse events on a financial institution’s balance sheet and overall financial health.
Structured finance products and credit ratings
Financial products that are created by pooling assets and issuing securities with different levels of risk and return. Credit ratings are used to assess the creditworthiness of these securities.
Structured notes
A debt security with a customized payout structure.
Supply and demand dynamics
The relationship between the availability of a product and the demand for it.
Supply chain optimization
The process of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of a company’s supply chain.
Swaps agreements
An agreement between two parties to exchange cash flows.
SWOT analysis
A strategic planning tool used to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Syndicate
A group of individuals or organizations that work together to achieve a common goal.
Syndicate of underwriters
A group of investment banks that work together to underwrite and distribute a new securities offering.
Synergies
The benefits that result from the combination of two or more companies or business units.
Synergy analysis
The process of evaluating the potential benefits and risks of a merger or acquisition.
Synergy benefits
The benefits that result from the combination of two or more companies or business units.