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USA Market Hub

Topical hub for the US stock markets. Understand NYSE and NASDAQ trading mechanics, SEC disclosures (10-K, 10-Q, 13F), the Pattern Day Trader (PDT) margin rules, and Roth IRA structures.

// EXCHANGE SPECIFICATIONS

Exchange(s)

NYSE & NASDAQ

Regulatory Body

SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)

Major IndicesS&P 500, NASDAQ-100, DJI
PDT Margin Minimum$25,000 equity requirement
Settlement CycleT+1 (since May 2024)
CurrencyUSD ($)

Market-Specific Glossary

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NIM (Net Interest Margin) β€” US Banks (USA)

US bank NIM measures the spread between interest earned on loans and interest paid on deposits; Fed rate hikes generally expand bank NIMs.

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Price to Book (P/B) Ratio (USA)

What is the price-to-book (P/B) ratio? Learn how it is calculated and used to find undervalued value stocks.

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Market Mechanics

Earnings Season (USA)

Learn how the US corporate earnings season works, the quarterly calendar timeline, and how to trade earnings beats and misses.

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Beta (USA)

Understand the beta coefficient in stock market risk. Learn how it measures volatility compared to the S&P 500.

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Free Cash Flow (USA)

Learn about Free Cash Flow (FCF) in investing. See why cash is king and how to use FCF to evaluate quality companies.

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EPS (Earnings Per Share) (USA)

What is EPS (Earnings Per Share)? Learn how to calculate EPS, its types, and why it is a key metric in US stock picking.

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NYSE vs NASDAQ (USA)

Learn the key differences between the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ, including trading systems and listings.

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Earnings Report (USA)

A comprehensive guide on how to read a stock earnings report, including revenue, net income, margins, and EPS.

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Market Capitalization (USA)

What is market capitalization? Learn the formula, company size categories, and why it is essential for stock valuation.

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Stock Split (USA)

What is a stock split? Learn how forward and reverse stock splits work, and their effect on share prices and market caps.

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