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Periodically lowering the book value of a loan or intangible asset over a set period of time.

AMEX is now known as the NYSE American. It was once the third-largest U.S. stock exchange dating all the way back to the 18th century.

A measure of performance – the excess return of an investment relative to the return of a benchmark index.

An instruction to fill an order completely at the specified price or cancel it.

A fund that seeks greater returns by taking higher risks in high-growth companies.

The market for shares and bonds after their original issue date.

The buying and selling of stocks after the close of the U.S. stock exchanges (4 PM US time).

A short-term line of credit granted by the underwriter to an issuer of securities that can be drawn if the underwriter cannot successfully place the securities.

Making buy and sell decisions about the holdings in a portfolio. It may or may not include a professional.

One company purchases the majority or all shares of another company in order to gain control.