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Ichimoku Kinko Hyo
Definition of Ichimoku Kinko Hyo
Ichimoku Kinko Hyo is a combination of 5 lines that’s used to understand trends, momentum, support and resistance. The 5 lines include:
- Tenkan-sen
- Kijun-sen
- Senkou span A
- Senkou span B
- Chikou span
Related Terms
High Volatility Stocks
High volatility stocks are shares that fluctuate based on market conditions, typically more than others. The volatility could be a result of inherent fundamentals or other factors like the industry or domain. Identifying high volatility stocks is possible through indicators like Average True Range and Bollinger Bands.
Defensive Stock
A defensive stock refers to the shares of iconic companies that generate stable and consistent returns and dividends, regardless of the market conditions.
Defensive stocks are rare because companies that have defense against every market condition are rare.
While defensive stocks may not generate high returns, they are known to add stability and defense against declining economic conditions. In India, stock of ITC Limited is an example of a defensive stock.
Defensive stocks are rare because companies that have defense against every market condition are rare.
While defensive stocks may not generate high returns, they are known to add stability and defense against declining economic conditions. In India, stock of ITC Limited is an example of a defensive stock.
52 Week High
A 52-week high is the highest closing price of a stock or ETF in the last 365 days. Say for example you’re checking the history of a stock on 01-01-2022. Then its 52 week high will be the highest price it closed at between 01-01-2021 and 01-01-2022. 52 week highs are used as technical indicators by traders.
Balance Sheet
A balance sheet is a financial statement that reveals a company’s assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity. It can help current and potential investors understand the financial health of a company.
These are some of the key components of a balance sheet:
These are some of the key components of a balance sheet:
- Current assets : Cash & cash equivalents, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventories, prepaid expenses, and other liquid assets
- Fixed assets : Property, equipment, furniture, machinery, software, and other intangible assets
- Current liabilities : Short-term debt, unearned revenue, accounts payable, other accrued expenses & liabilities
- Long Term liabilities : Long-term loans, bonds, and others
- Shareholders’ equity : Paid-in capital and retained earnings
Cash Flow Statement
A cash flow statement is used to present the amount of money that has been earned and spent by a business over a specific period of time. There are three sections or parts to a cash flow statement:
- Operating Activities: cash flows from the core activities of a business that generate income as well as cash equivalents (current assets & liabilities)
- Investing Activities: cash flows from investments or sales of long term assets
- Financing Activities: an action or activity that brings a change in a business’ equity capital and/or borrowings
Government Bonds
Government bonds are debt instruments that allow the central banks to raise capital to finance operations. The types of government bonds are:
- Treasury Bills
- Fixed Rate Bonds
- Floating Rate Bonds
- State Development Loans
- Sovereign Gold Bonds
- Zero Coupon Bonds
Every government bond has a credit rating that’s based on the financial health of the country. The government is the apex institution of any country, which is why their credit rating is the high.
In India, you’ll notice government bonds with the credit rating SOV. This is known as a sovereign rating.
In India, you’ll notice government bonds with the credit rating SOV. This is known as a sovereign rating.
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