Story Paper

Filed Under »
Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Story Paper'

A security or investment of any kind that has very unique or unusual features. Story papers require detailed explanations (stories) before they can be sold. An investment may fall into this category because it is not followed closely by securities analysts. Since less is known about these securities, they are often worth less than comparable seasoned securities.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Story Paper'

Story papers may also lack credit ratings or have other features that must be explained to investors in a way that more conventional securities do not require. For example, a small oil and gas lease that has many unique features and risks being sold to a private investor could be classified as a story paper.

Articles Of Interest

  1.

    The Intelligent Investor: Benjamin Graham

    Learn about the man who mentored Warren Buffett, who eventually became the investing "Oracle of Omaha".

  2. Investing Books It Pays To Read

    We provide some classic and lesser-known titles to add to your collection.

  3. Role Of A Market Maker

    A market maker is a firm or an individual that stands ready to buy and sell a particular security throughout the trading session to maintain liquidity and a fair and orderly market in that security. ...

  4. Decline Of The Independent Broker-Dealer

    Since the financial crisis of 2008-2009 the numbers of independent broker-dealers have been steadily declining. Find out why, and if the trend will continue.

  5. What happens if I cannot pay a margin call?

    Minimum margin is the amount of funds that must be deposited with a broker by a margin account customer. With a margin account, you are able to borrow money from your broker to purchase stocks ...

  6. Bid-Ask Spread

    Find out more about this frequently referenced, but often misunderstood, term used to describe the price at which a stock is bought or sold at.

  7. What is a "wash sale"?

    The Wash-Sale rule was established to disallow a loss deduction of a security sold, if within 30 days of the date of the sale an investor buys substantially identical stock or securities, or ...

  8. What are some common hand signals on the trading floor?

    "Hand signal" is the sign language used by traders to transmit basic information on the trading floor. The use of hand signals on the trading floor is said to have originated for many reasons. ...

  9. When is it acceptable for a broker to commingle funds with a client?

    a. Never b. When he or she has written approval from the firm c. When he or she has written approval from the firm AND contributes equally to the account and shares equally in any losses ...

  10. What is an ABC Agreement?

    Brokerage and other financial organizations usually purchase seats or memberships at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for employees and an ABC agreement is a contract between the employee and ...
comments powered by Disqus
Marketplace
Hot Definitions

  1. Xenocurrency

    A currency that trades in markets outside of its domestic borders.

  2. Wanton Disregard

    A standard of severe negligence. Wanton disregard is a very serious accusation that indicates that a person behaved extremely recklessly.

  3. Ultra ETF

    A class of exchange-traded funds (ETF) that employs leverage in an effort to achieve double the return of a set benchmark.

  4. Toehold Purchase

    A purchase of less than 5% of a target company's outstanding stockmade by an acquiring company. A toehold purchase of just under 5%, while not a significant stake in a firm, allows the shareholders a "toe-holds" grip on the company and its decision making.

  5. Samurai Bond

    A yen-denominated bond issued in Tokyo by a non-Japanese company and subject to Japanese regulations.

  6. Chartalism

    A non-mainstream theory of money that emphasizes the impact of government policies and activities on the value of money.
Trading Center
http://sp.fastclick.net/ad/tr/10858-64082-15546-0?mpt=cbb957db6d0774cc48da77b97b53a1e2