The Kenya Association of Stockbrokers and Investment Banks is an association that represents the interests of Kenyan stockbrokerage and investment banking companies. It was initially founded as the Association of Kenya Stockbrokers (AK
This is when a company raises capital via a private rather than public placement. It therefore sells shareholding to a selected few investors, mostly institutional investors.
Noise
Also known as market noise and refers to price and volume fluctuations of trade at the stock exchange that can confuse one’s interpretation of market direction.
Public Offering
This is offering shares to the investing public. This is done through an initial public offering and any other subsequent offerings. It is different from a rights offering to existing shareholders or a private placement.
Book Closure
This is when a company announces the issuance of a dividend or a bonus to its shareholders.
P/D Ratio
This is the price-to-dividend ratio. It is calculated by dividing the price of the share by the last paid out dividend. It assists in measuring the value of an investment.
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Private Placement
This is when a company raises capital via a private rather than public placement. It therefore sells shareholding to a selected few investors, mostly institutional investors.
Noise
Also known as market noise and refers to price and volume fluctuations of trade at the stock exchange that can confuse one’s interpretation of market direction.
Public Offering
This is offering shares to the investing public. This is done through an initial public offering and any other subsequent offerings. It is different from a rights offering to existing shareholders or a private placement.
Book Closure
This is when a company announces the issuance of a dividend or a bonus to its shareholders.
P/D Ratio
This is the price-to-dividend ratio. It is calculated by dividing the price of the share by the last paid out dividend. It assists in measuring the value of an investment.