Terms starting with M
10 entries in the StockMarket.et Financial Dictionary.
- MarginMargin is borrowed money used to buy securities, or the collateral you must keep with a broker for that debt.
- Mark to MarketMTMMark to market means valuing an asset at its current market price rather than its original purchase cost.
- Market CapitalizationMarket capThe total market value of a company's shares, its share price multiplied by the number of shares outstanding.
- MaturityMaturity is the date when a bond, loan, or other debt instrument must be repaid in full.
- Merchant Discount RateMDRThe percentage fee a merchant pays on each card or electronic sale, covering the acquirer, card scheme, and related processing costs.
- Mid CapA mid cap company sits between large and small firms by market value, often a middle band of market capitalisation.
- Minority ShareholderAn owner whose stake is too small to control the company alone, relying on law and governance for fair treatment.
- MudarabahA profit-sharing deal where one side provides capital and the other manages the venture, splitting profits by agreed ratios.
- Multilateral LenderA financing institution owned by many countries that provides loans, grants, or guarantees for development, trade, or crisis support.
- Mutual FundA mutual fund pools money from many investors to buy a diversified portfolio of shares, bonds, or other assets.