Stock Market Glossary
Understanding key terms is essential for successful investing. Search through our comprehensive glossary.
Bear Market
A market condition where stock prices are falling or expected to fall by 20% or more from recent highs.
BSE
Bombay Stock Exchange - Asia's oldest stock exchange and India's first stock exchange.
Bull Market
A market condition where stock prices are rising or expected to rise over an extended period.
Demat Account
Dematerialized account used to hold shares and securities in electronic form.
Dividend
A dividend is a portion of a company's profits distributed to shareholders as cash or additional shares, typically on a quarterly basis
EPS (Earnings per Share)
EPS (Earnings Per Share) calculates net profit divided by outstanding shares, reflecting profitability
P/E ratio
P/E Ratio measures a stock's price relative to earnings per share, indicating valuation—lower values may suggest undervaluation
ROE (Return on Equity)
ROE (Return on Equity) shows profit generated from shareholders' equity, a key efficiency metric
Support/Resistance levels
Support/Resistance levels mark price floors and ceilings where stock reversals often occur