Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of stock with a par value of twenty-five dollars per share: "quarter stock" specifically refers to corporate stock shares that have a designated par value (also called face value or nominal value) of $25. This term is used in finance and investing to classify stocks based on this specific par value.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The company issued quarter stock to raise capital. (The company issued shares with a $25 par value to raise money.)
  • He invested in several reliable quarter stocks. (He invested in several stable stocks with a $25 par value per share.)
  • The certificate indicated it was a quarter stock. (The stock certificate showed it was a share with a $25 par value.)

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The term "quarter stock" originates from a time when par value was a more critical and common feature of stock certificates. It distinguished shares based on this nominal value, with other common types being "par value stock" at $100 or "no-par stock."
• Modern Relevance: While the concept of par value still exists, its practical importance has diminished for investors. The term "quarter stock" is now primarily used in historical, legal, or specific accounting contexts rather than in everyday market discussions, where the market price is the primary focus.

Variants and Related Words

• Par Value Stock (n): Stock that has a stated face value on the certificate. "Quarter stock" is a subset of par value stock.
• No-Par Value Stock (n): Stock issued without any designated par or face value.
• Common Stock (n): A type of security representing ownership in a corporation. Quarter stock can be a form of common stock.
• Preferred Stock (n): A class of ownership with priority over common stock. It can also be issued as quarter stock.

Synonyms

• $25 par stock: A direct synonym describing the same financial instrument.
• Twenty-five dollar par value stock: A more formal, descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• Trade at a premium to par: When the market price of a stock (like a quarter stock) is higher than its $25 par value.
• Trade at a discount to par: When the market price of a stock is lower than its $25 par value.
• Issued at par: When the stock (e.g., quarter stock) is initially sold for exactly its $25 par value.

Noun

1. stock with a par value of $25/share