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Payout The percentage of the company’s profits (EPS) paid out in cash dividends to shareholders calculated by dividing the dividends per share the EPS, and multiplying your result by 100: Dividends per Share / EPS * 100. The remaining EPS not paid in dividends are reinvested in the company...

Payment Date The date on which a declared stock dividend is scheduled to be paid.

Payback Period The length of time it takes for the company’s accumulated earnings to equal the price of the stock, assuming that they grow at the forecasted rate.

Payable Date Announced on the Declaration Date. The date on which the Dividend will be paid to its entitled stockholders.

Passive Loss A loss incurred through a rental property, limited partnership, or other enterprise in which the individual is not actively involved. Passive losses can be used to offset passive income only, not wage or portfolio income.

Passive Income Earnings derived from a rental property, limited partnership, or other enterprise in which the individual is not actively involved. Passive income therefore does not include earnings from wages or active business participation, nor does it include income from dividends, interest...

Par Also known as Face Value, Principal, and Stated Value. (1)The face value of a bond-- generally $1,000 for corporate issues and higher denominations for many government issues. (2) A dollar amount assigned to a security when first issued. For stocks, par is usually a small dollar amount that...

Oversold A technical analysis term for a market in which more and stronger selling has occurred than the fundamentals justify.

Overbought A technical analysis term for a market in which more and stronger buying has occurred than the fundamentals justify

Over The Counter Market Abbreviated OTC Market. The security exchange system in which broker-dealers negotiate directly with one another rather than through an auction on an exchange floor. The trading takes place over computer and telephone networks that link brokers and dealers around the...

Over The Counter Abbreviated OTC. The term used to describe a security that is traded through the telephone- and computer-connected OTC Market rather than through an exchange.

Over The Counter Abbreviated OTC. The term used to describe a security that is traded through the telephone- and computer-connected OTC Market rather than through an exchange.

Outlier A data figure that differs from the normal trend. It is generally caused by extraordinary or non-recurring financial events.

Other Long Term Liabilities A balance sheet item. Value of leases, future employee benefits, deferred taxes, and other obligations not requiring interest payments that must be paid over a period of more than one year.

Other Current Assets A balance sheet item. The value of non-cash assets -- such as prepaid expenses and accounts receivable -- due within one year.

Option A security that represents the right to buy or sell a specified amount of an underlying stock, bond, futures contract, etc. at a specified price within a specified time. The purchaser acquires a right, and the seller assumes an obligation.

Operating Margin A Value Line measurement defined as operating earnings (before deduction of Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization, Interest, and income tax) as a percentage of sales or revenues.

Operating Income The income from normal company operations, after deducting all expenses except taxes.

Operating Expenses The day-to-day costs incurred in running a business

Open Order An order to buy or sell a security that remains in effect until it is either canceled by the customer or executed.