Investopedia

Continue to Site »

Unseasoned Security

Filed Under » ,
Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Unseasoned Security'

A financial instrument that has only recently been made available for trading. An unseasoned security has been available to the public for only a short period of time, therefore, with no track record or historical data on which to base trading and investment decisions, these securities are often more risky than seasoned securities, but can have large upside potential.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Unseasoned Security'

An unseasoned security has only recently become available to the public, therefore, investors are forced to speculate about its potential performance. Depending on the newly introduced security, many analysts' opinions may be made public regarding future expectations of the stock's performance.

Articles Of Interest

  1.

    Great Company Or Growing Industry?

    Look at the big picture when choosing a company - what you see may really be a stage in its industry's growth.

  2. IPO Basics Tutorial

    What's an IPO, and how did everybody get so rich off them during the dotcom boom? We give you the scoop.

  3. Stock Basics Tutorial

    If you're new to the stock market and want the basics, this is the tutorial for you!

  4. Why Your Pension Plan Has Sovereign Debt In It

    One type of security pensions tend to invest in is sovereign debt, or debt issued by a government.

  5. Examining Stereotypes In Investing

    Irrespective of age, sex and other such factors, no normal investor wants an unsuitable investment. How much people really understand about their investments depends on various factors, including ...

  6. The Basics Of A Financial Analysis Report

    Running financial analysis on a company or industry is a key skill every investor must learn and understand how to undertake without which an ineffective financial report and investment recommendation ...

  7. 6 Popular ETF Types For Your Portfolio

    Exchange traded funds are an extremely popular diversification tool that can protect your portfolio during troubled periods.

  8. Mining Stocks: Understanding Feasibility

    In this article, we'll look at the feasibility study as it relates to mining stocks and what it is actually telling investors.

  9. Top 5 Budgeting Questions Answered

    You don't need a degree to understand your money, begin saving and pay down debt.

  10. Introduction To Growth Investing

    There are principles and techniques that are applicable for many different types of investors and growth strategies.
comments powered by Disqus
Marketplace
Hot Definitions

  1. Pattern Day Trader

    An SEC designation for traders who trade the same security four or more times per day (buys and sells) over a five-day period, and for whom same-day trades make up at least 6% of their activity for that period.

  2. Cost-Push Inflation

    A phenomenon in which the general price levels rise (inflation) due to increases in the cost of wages and raw materials.

  3. Happiness Economics

    The formal academic study of the relationship between individual satisfaction and economic issues, such as employment and wealth.

  4. Affluenza

    A social condition arising from the desire to be more wealthy, successful or to "keep up with the Joneses." Affluenza is symptomatic of a culture that holds up financial success as one of the highest achievements.

  5. Icarus Factor

    The term Icarus factor describes a situation where managers or executives initiate an overly ambitious project which then fails. Fueled by excitement for the project, the executives are unable to reign in their misguided enthusiasm before it is too late to avoid the failure.

  6. Angelina Jolie Stock Index

    An index made up of a selection of stocks from companies associated with actress Angela Jolie.
Trading Center