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What Does Buy-on-Stop Mean?

A "buy-on-stop" is a trade order used to limit a loss or protect an existing profit. A buy-on-stop price always is set above the existing market price. This type of trade is sometimes called a "suspended market order, because it remains suspended until a market transaction triggers the stop.»

What Are Derivatives?

A derivative is a financial instrument—or, simply put, a contractual agreement between two parties—that has a value, based on the expected future price movements of the "underlying asset" to which it is linked. »

What Are Dividend Aristocrats?

Dividend Aristocrats are those "safe" companies that have raised their dividend rates at least once, consecutively every year, for a minimum of the previous 25 years.»

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