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Profit Graph
Definition: A graphical representation of the potential outcomes of a strategy. Dollars of profit or loss are graphed on the vertical axis, and various stock prices are graphed on the horizontal axis. Results may be depicted at any point in time, although the graph usually depicts the results at expiration of the options involved in the strategy.
Definition: A graphical representation of the potential outcomes of a strategy. Dollars of profit or loss are graphed on the vertical axis, and various stock prices are graphed on the horizontal axis. Results may be depicted at any point in time, although the graph usually depicts the results at expiration of the options involved in the strategy.
Profit Margin
Definition: Indicator of profitability. The ratio of earnings available to stockholders to net sales. Determined by dividing net income by revenue for the same 12-month period. Result is shown as a percentage. Also known as net profit margin.
Definition: Indicator of profitability. The ratio of earnings available to stockholders to net sales. Determined by dividing net income by revenue for the same 12-month period. Result is shown as a percentage. Also known as net profit margin.
Profit Range
Definition: The range within which a particular position makes a profit. Generally used in refernce to strategies that have two break-even points - an upside break-even and a downside break-even. The price range between the two break-even points would be the profit range.
Definition: The range within which a particular position makes a profit. Generally used in refernce to strategies that have two break-even points - an upside break-even and a downside break-even. The price range between the two break-even points would be the profit range.
Profit Table
Definition: A table of results of a particular strategy at some point in time. This is usually a tabular compilation of the data drawn on a profit graph. See also Profit Graph.
Definition: A table of results of a particular strategy at some point in time. This is usually a tabular compilation of the data drawn on a profit graph. See also Profit Graph.
Profit Taking
Definition: Action by short-term securities traders to cash in on gains created by a sharp market rise, which pushes prices down temporarily but implies an upward market trend. See: Ring the [cash] register.
Definition: Action by short-term securities traders to cash in on gains created by a sharp market rise, which pushes prices down temporarily but implies an upward market trend. See: Ring the [cash] register.
Profit-sharing Plan
Definition: An incentive system providing that employees share in companys profits through a cash fund or a deferred plan used to buy stock or bonds.
Definition: An incentive system providing that employees share in companys profits through a cash fund or a deferred plan used to buy stock or bonds.
Profitability Index
Definition: The present value of the future cash flows divided by the initial investment. Also called the benefit-cost ratio.
Definition: The present value of the future cash flows divided by the initial investment. Also called the benefit-cost ratio.
Profitability Ratios
Definition: Ratios that focus on how well a firm is performing. Profit margins measure performance with relation to sales. Rate of return ratios measure performance relative to some measure of size of the investment.
Definition: Ratios that focus on how well a firm is performing. Profit margins measure performance with relation to sales. Rate of return ratios measure performance relative to some measure of size of the investment.
Proforma Invoice
Definition: A quotation in the form of a ninvoice prepared by the seller that details items which would appear on a commercial invoice if an order results.
Definition: A quotation in the form of a ninvoice prepared by the seller that details items which would appear on a commercial invoice if an order results.
Program Trades
Definition: Orders requiring the execution of trades in a large number of different stocks at as near the same time as possible. Also called basket trades. Related: Block trade
Definition: Orders requiring the execution of trades in a large number of different stocks at as near the same time as possible. Also called basket trades. Related: Block trade
Program Trading
Definition: Trades based on signals from computer programs, usually entered directly from the trader's computer in to the market's computer system and executed automatically. Applies to derivative products. A process of electronic execution of trading of a basket of stocks simultaneously, for index arbitrage, portfolio restructuring, or outright buy/sell interests. See: super dot.
Definition: Trades based on signals from computer programs, usually entered directly from the trader's computer in to the market's computer system and executed automatically. Applies to derivative products. A process of electronic execution of trading of a basket of stocks simultaneously, for index arbitrage, portfolio restructuring, or outright buy/sell interests. See: super dot.
Progress Payments
Definition: Periodic payments to a supplier, contractor, or subcontractor for work as it is completed as desired, in order to reduce working capital requirements.
Definition: Periodic payments to a supplier, contractor, or subcontractor for work as it is completed as desired, in order to reduce working capital requirements.
Progress Review
Definition: A periodic review of a capital investment project to evaluate its continued economic viability.
Definition: A periodic review of a capital investment project to evaluate its continued economic viability.
Progressive Tax
Definition: A tax that takes a larger percentage of income from high-income groups than from low-income groups.
Definition: A tax that takes a larger percentage of income from high-income groups than from low-income groups.
Progressive Tax System
Definition: A tax system that taxes the wealthy at a higher percentage rate than the less wealthy.
Definition: A tax system that taxes the wealthy at a higher percentage rate than the less wealthy.
Progressive Taxation
Definition: Characterizes a convex tax schedule that results in a higher effective tax rate on higher income levels. Increases for some increases in income, but never decreases with an increase in income.
Definition: Characterizes a convex tax schedule that results in a higher effective tax rate on higher income levels. Increases for some increases in income, but never decreases with an increase in income.
Project
Definition: The asset constructed with or owned via a project financing, which is expected to produce cash flow at a debt-service coverage ratio sufficient to repay the project financing.
Definition: The asset constructed with or owned via a project financing, which is expected to produce cash flow at a debt-service coverage ratio sufficient to repay the project financing.
Project Contracts
Definition: In the context of project financing, the suite of agreements underlying the project.
Definition: In the context of project financing, the suite of agreements underlying the project.
Project Finance Loan Program
Definition: Program under which banks, the Ex-Im Bank, or a combination of both may extend long-term financing for capital equipment and related services for major projects.
Definition: Program under which banks, the Ex-Im Bank, or a combination of both may extend long-term financing for capital equipment and related services for major projects.
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