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CLOSED-END FUND Definition

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CLOSED-END FUND is a mutual fund that sells only a fixed number of shares, which subsequently trade on exchanges like stock.

 

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PRICE EARNINGS MULTIPLE: The price-earnings ratio (P/E) is simply the price of a companys share of common stock in the public market divided by its earnings per share. Multiply this multiple by the net income and you will have a value for the business. If the business has no income, there is no valuation. If the common stock in not publicly traded, valuation of the stock is purely subjective. This may not be the best method, but can provide a benchmark valuation.

TRADE DISCOUNT is a producer discount given to retail trade members to assist them in increasing sales of the producers product.


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