Market Price

Market price is determined by the forces of demand and supply. It is the price which we actually offer in the current market dealings. In other words, we may say that the price which is actually paid by the buyer at the time of sale is called ‘Market Price’. It shows the price of every unit of commodity in which traders have dealt in.

Simply, it is the value of goods in a specific period of time.

Lame Duck of The Market

Lame Duck is a person or institution that is not successful and needs the help of others. In business terminology, when prices fall, the commodity which suffers most is called ‘Lame Duck of the Market’. Similarly, the speculator who overbuys goods in the hope of making profit, and finally defaults on the Stock Exchange, is also called ‘Lame Duck of the Market’.

Glut

It means excessive or over-supply of goods for sale in the market. The prices in market are determined mainly by the principle of demand and supply. If the supply of goods is more than their demand, prices start decreasing. Contrary to it, if demand is more than the supply of goods, prices start increasing. When goods are in excess and are not sold at reasonable prices, we say there is Glut in the market.

Flat

A market is said to be flat when it indicates low level of prices. A downward movement of prices sometimes touches the bottom line and there is no sign of an immediate upward charge. In simple words, a market in which prices are extremely weak or low due to more sellers than buyers is described as ‘Flat’.

Ex-Warehouse or Ex-Factory

These are the commonly used terms in business correspondence. These show the terms and conditions on which business transactions are made. The term “Ex-Warehouse” or “Ex-Factory” means that the delivery of the goods is to take place at seller’s factory or warehouse. The goods are supplied direct from the factory or warehouse. This term indicates that the buyer of a commodity will pay the charges for bringing goods from the place where they are stored.

Dividend

That which is to be dividend, the share of a sum dividend that falls to each individual by way of interest or otherwise. It refers to the divided part of profit of a company which is paid to its share-holders or stock-holders against their investments.