A legal document providing important information about a mutual fund. Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available to all investors, the prospectus includes information on the fund's objectives and policies, risks, costs, past performance, fund fees, and other pertinent information to prospective investors. Back To [..]

n. a detailed statement by a corporation required when there is a...

Formal written document to sell securities that describes the plan for a proposed business enterprise, or the facts concerning an existing one, that an investor needs to make an informed decision. Pro [..]

A guide legally required by the SEC that explains many of the details about a mutual fund.

A document published by a company which is offering its shares for sale, disclosing information such as the company's activities, objectives, finances, etc. A book published by a un [..]

1765, from French prospectus (1723) and directly from Latin prospectus "view" (see prospect (n.)).

(also UG prospectus, PG prospectus; online prospectus) Different word for catalogue or brochure; can be used for both print copy or online version.

printed material, often in the form of a leaflet or broadside, which describes a forth-coming title in detail, often including information on ordering the book including pre-publication price.

The official selling circular that must be given to purchasers of new securities registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It highlights the much longer Registration Statement file with [..]

A document issued by a sponsor in the process of converting a building to a cooperative or condominium ownership.  It is intended to provide "full disclosure" of all relevant facts associated with evaluating an investment in the property, and is also referred to as the offering plan or black book.

A legal document which is required by and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It provides details and facts about an investment offering for sale to the public so that a consumer can make an informed decision at purchase.

A document produced by a company issuing new equity or debt which provides detailed information about the offering and the company.

A prospectus is a formal written offer to sell stock to the public. It is created by an investment bank that agrees to underwrite the stock offering. The prospectus sets forth the business strategies, financial background, products, services, and management of the issuing company, and information about how the proceeds from the sale of the securiti [..]

A railway company promoters' first formal document outlining the purpose and benefits of the proposed railway. Its purpose was to attract investment.

The assembly of evaluation profitability studies and all the pertinent technical data in an overall report for presentation and acceptance by the owner and funders of a project. [D01543]

A detailed statement by a corporation used to describe an issuance (offer) of stock to the general public. A prospectus includes the corporation's financial statements, information about its dire [..]

A legal document that provides the information an investor needs to make an informed decision about an investment offered for sale to the public. Prospectuses are required by and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise; "a prospectus should contain the facts that an investor needs t [..]

n. A paper or pamphlet containing information of a proposed undertaking.

A document that describes the mutual fund to prospective investors. Every mutual fund provides a prospectus with information about the mutual fund's investment objectives, risks, past performance,...

Printed material, often in the form of a leaflet or broadside, which describes a forth-coming title in detail, often including information on ordering the book including pre-publication price.

Definition A legal document offering securities or mutual fund shares for sale, required by the Securities Act of 1933. It must explain the offer, including the terms, issuer, objectives (if mutual fu [..]

A legal document required by the SEC offering securities or mutual fund shares for sale. It must state the offer, including the terms, issuer, objectives if mutual fund or planned use of the money if [..]

A brochure that describes a mutual fund’s investment objectives, strategies, and position limits.

A separately printed announcement, usually in the form of a leaflet, distributed by a publisher to prospective purchasers, describing or sketching the plan of a forthcoming publication for the purpose [..]

pl: -tus·es [-tə-səz] : a preliminary printed statement describing a business or other enterprise and distributed to prospective buyers, investors, or participants ;specif : a ...

A publisher's announcement of a forthcoming book, set, or periodical, with information about the price, contributors or authors, date of publication, and binding.

Major part of the registration statement filed with the SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) for PUBLIC OFFERINGS. A prospectus generally describes SECURITIES or partnership interests to be issued [..]

See offering document.

Document disclosing specific financial information, required by the SEC

A document that describes the terms and conditions of securities being offered for sale and provides financial information relating to the borrower and any guarantor. Also called an offering mem [..]

If a security is offered to the general public, a prospectus must be made. This is a legal document that describes the security in detail. Rules and regulations apply to how a prospectus is structured [..]

The official document that must be provided (according to SEC regulations) by the issuer to potential purchasers of a new securities mutual funds issue. It highlights the much longer Registration Stat [..]

A legal document issued when a company proposes to raise funds from the public. It invites applications or offers to subscribe for securities of an Issuer or trust. The content of a prospectus is subject to the regulations of the Stock Exchange and the provisions of the Securities Act and Companies Act.

Document that contains legal and financial information about an investment, including what the money will be used for, details about people involved in the investment, important commitments the compan [..]

Formal written offer to sell securities that set forth the plan for a proposed business enterprise or facts concerning an existing one that an investor needs to make an informed decision.

The official document that, according to SEC regulations, the issuer must provide to potential purchasers of a new securities issue. It highlights the much longer registration statement filed with the SEC that gives information on the financial well-being of the issuer and the specifics of the issue itself. Potential investors can consult this info [..]

A document issued by a company that wants to raise money from the public by offering shares in the company or a trust. It must contain all the information you or your adviser would need to make an inf [..]

Detailed financial information about a mutual fund company or a company issuing stock

the selling document, reviewed by the SEC, offering pertinent information to public investors about a public company. It is commonly associated with Initial Public Offerings.

A formal written offer to sell securities to prospective shareholders. It is very useful to read the prospectus for a mutual fund before buying shares because it describes the philosophy, past perform [..]

A prospectus is a legal document that potential shareholders of an initial public offering of a stock must be provided before they can invest. It lists complete financial details of the company as wel [..]

A detailed document for a new security issue explaining the terms, issuer, officers, public accounting firms, legal opinion, and core business. Required by the Securities Act of 1933 to be made available to any client who purchases the issues.

The official document that must be provided (according to SEC regulations) by the issuer to potential purchasers of a new securities mutual funds issue. It highlights the much longer Registration Statement filed with the SEC that gives information on the financial well being of the issuer and the specifics of the issue itself. The prospectus contin [..]

The official document that must be provided (according to SEC regulations) by the issuer to potential purchasers of a new securities mutual funds issue. It highlights the much longer Registration Stat [..]

(n) a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise(n) a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university

A prospectus outlines the programmes of study and subjects and specialisations available to students. The Faculty of Science has an Undergraduate Prospectus and a Postgraduate Prospectus.

A document provided by investment companies to prospective investors. The prospectus gives information needed by investors to make informed decisions prior to investing in a specific mutual fund, vari [..]

A formal document containing information about the borrower and the terms and conditions of the intended securities’ issue. It describes the borrower's current situation, business plan a [..]

A publication produced by an academic school or discipline essential for all enrolled students within the school or a particular programme. A prospectus includes information about staff, general and administrative information and detailed course information.

A print or online brochure listing the courses and facilities offered by a university or college, intended as a guide for prospective students.

An official document that must be provided by the issuer to potential purchasers of a new security. A prospectus will contain reports on the financial status of the issuer and the specifics of the iss [..]

a formal statement describing a proposed business or project

A legal document that provides the information an investor needs to make an informed decision about an investment offered for sale to the public. Prospectuses are required by and filed with the Securi [..]

Documents provided to investors who are considering investing in financial instruments such as stocks, shares, bonds, bond funds, investment trusts, etc. The prospectus details the investment's o [..]

A document issued by a company that wants to raise money from the public by offering equity (shares) or debt (bonds) securities in the company or a trust. It must contain all the information needed to [..]

A detailed statement prepared by an issuer and filed with the a Securities Regulator prior to the sale of a new issue. The prospectus gives detailed information on the issue and on the issuer's c [..]

A fund’s legal selling document containing more complete information on a mutual fund’s investment objective, services, and management fees.

This is a legal document that must be given to every investor that purchases a variable contract. The information in the prospectus outlines investment objectives and policies for the sub-accounts as well as the charges.

A legal document that provides the information an investor needs to make an informed decision about an investment offered for sale to the public. Prospectuses are required by and filed with the Securi [..]

  -  See IPO Prospectus

Formal written offer to sell securities that sets forth the plan for proposed business enterprise or the facts concerning an existing one that an investor needs to make an informed decision. Prospectu [..]

A document required by law to be published on the occasion of an issue of shares or fixed interest securities to the public. A prospectus gives details of the company and the issue.

A document containing information about the fund.  

A document provided by investment companies to prospective investors. The prospectus gives information needed by investors to make informed decisions prior to investing in a specific mutual fund, vari [..]

A legal document that provides the information an investor needs to make an informed decision about an investment offered for sale to the public. Prospectuses are required by and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A legal document that describes a mutual fund and offers its shares for sale. It contains information required by the SEC and state securities regulators, including the fund’s investment objectives an [..]

A detailed statement prepared by an issuer and filed with the SEC prior to the sale of a new issue. The prospectus gives detailed information on the issue and on the issuer's condition and prospects.

The official document that, according to SEC regulations, the issuer must provide to potential purchasers of a new securities issue. It highlights the much longer registration statement filed with the [..]

Document approved by the Italian Stock Exchange and the CONSOB in which the asset management company provides investors all information about the characteristics of the product and to which the sale of the shares of mutual funds is subordinate. This document must be given to the customer before he participates in the fund through the subscription o [..]

Major part of the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for public offerings. A prospectus generally describes securities or partnership interests to be issued [..]

A document that describes a mutual fund or security and offers its shares for sale. It contains information about investment objectives and policies, investment restrictions, officers and directors, charges and financial statements, and purchasing and selling shares. Q

A detailed report published by the Initial Public Offering company, which includes all terms and conditions, application procedures, IPO prices etc, for the IPO

A legal document describing securities being offered for sale to the public. It must be prepared in accordance with provincial securities commissions regulations.

a document required to be filed by a public company or investment fund for clearance by securities commissions in connection with a public offering of securities

information package.

A formal written offer to sell securities to investors, which …

A legal document that provides detailed information about mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and other investments offered for sale, as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A legal document providing important information about a mutual fund. Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available to all investors, the prospectus includes information on the fund's objectives and policies, risks, costs, past performance, fund fees, and other pertinent information to prospective investors.

a document circulated to potential investors prior to an IPO describing a company’s business plan. 

 – A formal written document which discloses the terms of an initial public offering of a company. The prospectus outlines the benefits and risks of investing the company and information regarding expected financial performance.

A document detailing a new offer for public securities. The prospectus provides financial background information of the issuing company, how the proceeds from the sale of securities will be used, and other information that aids a potential investor in deciding whether or not to participate in the new issue.

A legal document describing securities being offered for sale to the public. It must be prepared in accordance with provincial securities commission regulations. Prospectus documents usually disclose [..]

The document to be issued by a company intending to make an issue of shares to the public.

A prospectus

A business plan presented to potential investors.

This is a requirement of the Companies Act for every company that is making an offer of shares to the public. It must be lodged with the Registrar of Companies and must conform to Schedule 3 of the Co [..]

  Document giving the details that a company is required to make public when it issues a bond or a share. It contains the terms and conditions applied to the issue concerned.

A formal written offer to sell securities that sets forth the plan for a proposed business enterprise or the facts concerning an existing one that an investor needs to make an informed decision.

A formal written offer to sell securities that sets forth the plan for a proposed business enterprise, or the facts concerning an existing one, that an investor needs to make an in [..]

A document provided by investment companies to prospective investors. The prospectus gives information needed by investors to make informed decisions prior to investing in a specific mutual fund, variable annuity, or variable universal life insurance. The prospectus includes information on the minimum investment amount, the investment company' [..]

A prospectus is a legal document that institutions and businesses use to describe the securities they are offering for participants and buyers. A prospectus commonly provides investors with material i [..]

Financial statements and supporting detailed descriptions published when a company is offering shares for sale to the public. provision

Formal written document to sell securities that describes the plan for a proposed business enterprise, or the facts concerning an existing one, that an investor needs to make an informed decision. Pro [..]

Prospectus may refer to: Prospectus (finance), also called a concept note Prospectus (university) Prospectus (book) Prospectus (album), a 1983 album by saxophonist Steve Lacy Parkland College's newsp [..]

A university or school prospectus is a document sent to potential (prospective) students to attract them to apply for admissions. It usually contains information about the institution and the availabl [..]

A prospectus, in finance, is a disclosure document that describes a financial security for potential buyers. It commonly provides investors with material information about mutual funds, stocks, bonds [..]

A prospectus, in finance, is a disclosure document that describes a financial security for potential buyers. It commonly provides investors with material information about mutual funds, stocks, bonds [..]

A book prospectus is a printed description of or advertisement for that book, usually issued before publication in an attempt to generate interest and advance orders. The word derives from Latin, mean [..]