A contract that conveys to its holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell shares of the underlying security at a specified price on or before a given date.
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Equity-Income Funds
Funds that invest in securities from well-known, creditworthy companies pay out dividends regularly.
Equity
The ownership of an asset without any debt involved. Total assets minus total liabilities
Equipment Trust Bonds
A bond that is secured by a tangible property.
Endorsement
An amendment to a contract or document, an authorizing signature, or a public declaration of support. Public declaration of support for a service, product or person.
Effective Date
The date when an agreement starts to operate.
EE Savings Bond
Low-risk savings assets that earn interest until they reach 30 years or you cash them out, whichever happens first.
ECN
ECN stands for an electronic communication network. A computerized system that automatically matches buy and sell orders for securities in the market.
Earnings Yield
The quotient of earnings per share, divided by the share price. This valuation metric covers the last 12 months.
Earnings Report
Earnings reports are quarterly financial statements issued by publicly traded companies. They reveal details about the profits earned by a company in a given quarter, sales volumes, revenue and profit margins.
