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Glossary S

Sales forecasting

The process of predicting future sales based on historical data and market trends.

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  • Sales pipeline management

    The process of managing and tracking potential sales opportunities.

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  • Savings accounts

    Bank accounts that pay interest on deposited funds.

  • Commercial Vs. Investment Banking: Functions and Features (Discussed)
  • Scenario analysis

    A technique used to evaluate the potential impact of different scenarios on an investment.

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  • Secondary Market

    The market where existing securities are bought and sold.

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  • Secondary market sale

    The sale of securities in the secondary market.

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  • Secondary market trading

    The buying and selling of securities in the secondary market.

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  • Secondary Offering

    The sale of existing securities by a company to the public.

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  • Secondary trading

    The buying and selling of securities after their initial issuance.

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  • SEC registration statement

    A document filed with the SEC by companies to register new securities for public offering.

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  • SEC regulations

    Rules set by the Securities and Exchange Commission to protect investors.

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

    Financial instruments that represent ownership in a company or debt owed by a company.

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  • Securities Act of 1933

    A federal law that regulates the issuance of securities in the US.

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  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings

    Documents filed with the SEC by companies to disclose information about their operations and financials.

  • IPO Vs. Direct Listing: Understanding Public Offerings (Demystified)
  • Buy Side Vs. Sell Side: Investment Banking (Clarified)
  • Commercial Vs. Investment Banking: Functions and Features (Discussed)
  • Equity Vs. Debt Financing: Investment Banking (Explained)
  • Underwriting Vs. Advisory: Investment Banking Services (Unpacked)
  • Securities Exchange

    A marketplace where securities are traded.

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  • Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)

    A regulatory agency responsible for enforcing securities laws in the US.

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  • Securities lending

    The temporary transfer of securities from one party to another for a fee.

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  • Securities offering

    The sale of securities to the public.

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  • Securities regulations

    Rules and regulations governing the issuance and trading of securities.

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  • Securities trading

    The buying and selling of securities in the market.

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  • Buy Side Vs. Sell Side: Investment Banking (Clarified)
  • Commercial Vs. Investment Banking: Functions and Features (Discussed)
  • Securities trading and sales

    The buying and selling of securities in the market.

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  • Seed funding

    Initial capital provided to start-ups or early-stage companies.

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  • Sellers

    Individuals or entities who sell securities in the market.

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  • Sell Side Clients

    Clients who seek advice and services from investment banks for selling securities.

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  • Seniority of debt

    The order in which debts are paid in the event of bankruptcy.

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  • Share dilution

    The decrease in the percentage of ownership of existing shareholders due to the issuance of new shares.

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  • Shareholders

    Individuals or institutions that own shares in a company.

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  • Shareholders’ approval

    The process of obtaining approval from a company’s shareholders for major corporate actions, such as mergers or acquisitions.

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  • Shareholders Equity

    The portion of a company’s assets that is owned by its shareholders.

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  • Shareholder value

    The value created for shareholders through a company’s operations and financial performance.

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  • Share price volatility

    The degree to which a stock’s price fluctuates over time.

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  • Sharpe ratio

    A measure of risk-adjusted return that takes into account the volatility of an investment.

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  • 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.

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  • Sovereign bond market

    The market for government-issued bonds.

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  • Sovereign debt securities

    Bonds issued by governments to finance their operations.

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  • Sovereign wealth funds

    Investment funds owned by governments that invest in a variety of assets, including stocks, bonds, and real estate.

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  • Spin-off

    A corporate action in which a company creates a new, independent company by separating a division or business unit.

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  • Stabilization period

    A period of time after an initial public offering (IPO) during which underwriters may purchase additional shares to support the stock price.

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  • Statistical arbitrage

    A trading strategy that uses statistical models to identify mispricings in financial markets.

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  • Stock Exchange Listing

    The process of a company’s shares being listed on a stock exchange, allowing them to be publicly traded.

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  • Stock price volatility

    The degree to which a stock’s price fluctuates over time.

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  • Stocks

    A type of security that represents ownership in a company.

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  • Stock split

    A corporate action in which a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares, thereby increasing the number of outstanding shares.

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  • 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.

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  • Storytelling

    The art of communicating complex information in a compelling and engaging way.

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  • Strategic alignment

    The process of ensuring that an organization’s goals and objectives are aligned with its overall strategy.

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  • Strategic buyer

    A company that acquires another company with the intention of achieving strategic goals and objectives.

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  • Strategic fit

    The degree to which a potential acquisition or partnership aligns with an organization’s strategic goals and objectives.

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  • Strategic planning

    The process of defining an organization’s long-term goals and objectives and developing a plan to achieve them.

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  • 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.

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  • Stress testing

    A process of evaluating the potential impact of adverse events on a financial institution’s balance sheet and overall financial health.

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  • 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.

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  • Structured notes

    A debt security with a customized payout structure.

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  • Supply and demand dynamics

    The relationship between the availability of a product and the demand for it.

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  • Supply chain optimization

    The process of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of a company’s supply chain.

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  • Swaps agreements

    An agreement between two parties to exchange cash flows.

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  • SWOT analysis

    A strategic planning tool used to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

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  • Syndicate

    A group of individuals or organizations that work together to achieve a common goal.

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  • Syndicate of underwriters

    A group of investment banks that work together to underwrite and distribute a new securities offering.

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  • Synergies

    The benefits that result from the combination of two or more companies or business units.

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  • Synergy analysis

    The process of evaluating the potential benefits and risks of a merger or acquisition.

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  • Synergy benefits

    The benefits that result from the combination of two or more companies or business units.

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