Direct offering Type of issue in which the issuer places its securities directly with investors, without the support of an underwriting syndicate Direct offerings are typically undertaken by banks and…
Dealer Persons or companies that function as intermediaries in the purchase and sale of securities. Dealers are also authorized to trade securities for their own account. CONTACT INFO@FSELISTINGS.COM TO LIST…
Business plan Plan that documents the viability of a company In its business plan, a company outlines its business model and its medium-term goals. The main reason for writing up…
Business angel Private investor who supports a start-up company by providing capital and what is usually many years' management experience Business angels are typically former entrepreneurs. They support new companies…
Brokerage commission Fee paid by investors to cover the intermediation function performed by brokers When a security is bought or sold on the floor, the investor is required to pay…
Broker Brokers determine prices on the stock exchange. They also provide assistance in making investment decisions and execute their clients’ buy and sell orders. Their role thus corresponds to that…
Bridge capital In venture capital language, capital used to finance an IPO Investment banks and underwriting houses will help a company go public by providing bridge capital, which serves to…
Börsenordnung (Stock Exchange Rules and Regulations) Statutes of the stock exchange The Stock Exchange Rules and Regulations (Börsenordnung) are issued by the Exchange Council in agreement with the operating body…
Bodies of the stock exchange Committees that are directly responsible for performing the functions of the stock exchange As stipulated in the 1994 amendment to the German Stock Exchange Act,…
Bear market Market trend characterized by sustained price declines, usually in all market segments Investors in a bear market tend to have a pessimistic outlook. Their strategy is to acquire…