Terms Starting with S

The S&P 500 Index is a stock market index that measures the stock performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) is a U.S. federal law that established sweeping auditing and financial regulations for public companies to protect investors from fraudulent financial reporting.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a U.S. government agency responsible for regulating the securities markets and protecting investors.

In finance, a security is a tradable financial asset that holds some type of monetary value, which can be in the form of stocks, bonds, or options.

Series 63, also known as the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, is a professional exam for securities agents in the United States, required by most states to sell securities.

The Series 7 is a license issued by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) that allows individuals to sell a broad range of securities.

The Sharpe Ratio is a measure used to assess the performance of an investment by adjusting for its risk.

Short selling is a trading strategy where an investor borrows shares of a stock or other asset that they believe will decrease in value, sells them at the current market price, and plans to buy them back later at a lower price to return to the lender.

Social media refers to digital platforms that enable users to create, share, and engage with content, often influencing consumer behavior and market trends.

Social responsibility in finance refers to the practice of making investment decisions that consider not only financial returns but also social, environmental, and ethical factors.

The solvency ratio is a key financial metric used to measure a company's ability to meet its long-term debt obligations and other financial commitments. It indicates the financial health and stability of a company by comparing its total assets to its total liabilities.

Standard deviation is a statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values.

The Stochastic Oscillator is a momentum indicator used in technical analysis that compares a particular closing price of a security to a range of its prices over a certain period of time.

A stock represents ownership in a company, giving the holder a claim on part of the company's assets and earnings.

A Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) is a unique identifier for each distinct product and service that can be purchased.

The stock market is a collection of markets where stocks (shares of ownership in businesses) are bought, sold, and issued, reflecting the economic trends and the performance of companies.

A stop-limit order is a type of stock trading order that combines the features of a stop order and a limit order. It triggers a limit order to buy or sell a stock once the stock reaches a specified stop price.

A straddle is an options trading strategy involving the purchase or sale of both a call and a put option at the same strike price and expiration date.

A subsidiary is a company that is controlled by another company, known as the parent company, through ownership of more than 50% of its voting stock.

Sustainability in finance refers to investment strategies that consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria to generate long-term competitive financial returns and positive societal impact.

SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning tool used to identify and assess the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats related to a business or project.

Systematic sampling is a statistical method used to select a random subset of data from a larger dataset by following a fixed periodic interval.