Bellwether is a security or indicator used to predict the direction of a market or sector. Notable examples include IBM in stocks and the 30-year U.S. Treasury Bond in bonds.
Investment software is a computer program designed to track and manage investments in shares, cost, and revenue. These programs often include price and dividend histories of securities, enabling users to make comparisons with major market indicators and analyze tax ramifications of investment decisions.
The primary stock exchange in Canada, facilitating the trading of Canadian shares. Transitioned to fully electronic trading in April 1997.
