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Price to earnings ratio measures a stock’s valuation relative to earnings. Learn the meaning of P/E ratio in investing.
A portfolio is a collection of investments held by an individual or institution. Learn the meaning of portfolio in investing.
A public issue is the sale of securities to the public by a company. Learn the meaning of public issue in capital markets.
A promoter is an individual or entity that establishes a company. Learn the meaning of promoter and their role.
Private placement is the sale of securities to select investors. Learn the meaning of private placement in capital markets.
Preference shares provide fixed dividends with priority over equity shares. Learn the meaning of preference shares.
A prospectus provides detailed information about an investment offering. Learn the meaning of prospectus and its purpose.
Payout ratio shows the percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Learn the meaning of payout ratio and how it is used.
Pledged shares are shares used as collateral for loans. Learn what pledged shares mean and how share pledging works.
Put Option explained: derivative strategy, hedging.
Price band is the price range within which investors can bid in an IPO. Learn its meaning and purpose.
Price Weighted Index explained: calculation method.
Promoter Holding explained: ownership stake measure.
Par value is the face value of a security. Learn its meaning and role in bonds and shares.
Price Discovery explained: demand-supply mechanism.
PFI explained: government-backed finance bodies.
Put call ratio measures market sentiment using options data. Learn the meaning of PCR and how traders use it.
Preference dividend is paid to preference shareholders before equity holders. Learn its meaning and key features.
The price-to-book ratio compares market price with book value. Learn the meaning of P/B ratio in stock valuation.
Portfolio Management explained: investment strategy.
A public sector undertaking is a government-owned enterprise. Learn the meaning of PSU and its role in the economy.
The PEG ratio compares valuation with earnings growth. Learn the meaning of PEG ratio and how it is calculated.
P/S Ratio explained: valuation by revenue.
Primary Market explained: IPOs and fundraising.
Provisioning is the practice of setting aside funds for potential losses. Learn the meaning of provisioning in banking.
Private Equity explained: funding unlisted companies.
Price Ceiling explained: regulated price cap.
A price floor is a minimum price set by authorities to protect producers. Learn the meaning of price floor and how it works in economics.
PPF explained: long-term savings and tax benefits.
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