Stock Glossary - M

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Market Capitalization

Commonly referred to as market cap value, it is estimated by multiplying the total number of outstanding shares of a company by the current market price per share.

Maturity (Date)

The date when a loan, bond, or debenture is due to be paid.

Merger

Mergers bring together two independent firms to form a new legal entity.

Merchant Banker

A merchant banker acts as a single point of contact for the whole IPO process. A merchant bank usually has two main roles. Eg. Mergers & Acquisitions, Fundraising

Market Maker

A stock broker or dealer who purchases a certain quantity of stock from a company for the purpose of taking it to a market to be traded.