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Match every cipher with a letter to make a meaningful business English text:
Match every cipher with a letter to make a meaningful business English text:
1 = management 2 = capital 3 = bills 4 = loans 5 = product 6 = raise 7 = granting
Where are stocks bought and sold?
Where are stocks bought and sold?
- From company employees, managers or members of the Board of Directors
- Over the phone, through a 24/7 hotline
- Through stock exchanges, with the assistance of a licensed stockbroker, brokerage firm, and/or brokerage website (correct)
- Through companies
What is a bond?
What is a bond?
- A short-term investment
- Essentially the same thing as a stock
- A piece of debt purchased and compensated for through interest paid to purchasers (correct)
- A publicly traded piece of a company
How large are dividends, typically?
How large are dividends, typically?
What is one key benefit of purchasing a bond?
What is one key benefit of purchasing a bond?
Why is it a good idea to invest in stocks and bonds?
Why is it a good idea to invest in stocks and bonds?
Match the lettered terms to the numbers to have a meaningful English text related to Banking and the Stock Market.
Match the lettered terms to the numbers to have a meaningful English text related to Banking and the Stock Market.
Flashcards
Finance
Finance
The function of managing money, including activities like investing, borrowing, lending, budgeting, saving, and forecasting.
Capital
Capital
Money or assets available for use to generate further income or wealth.
Bills
Bills
Written statements outlining money owed for goods or services.
Raise
Raise
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Ownership
Ownership
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Management
Management
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Long-term capital
Long-term capital
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Product
Product
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Investments
Investments
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Investors
Investors
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Stocks
Stocks
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Dividends
Dividends
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Bonds
Bonds
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Municipal Bonds
Municipal Bonds
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Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
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Stockbroker
Stockbroker
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Price Increase
Price Increase
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Scheduled payments
Scheduled payments
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Pieces of debt
Pieces of debt
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cash for issuers
cash for issuers
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Bank Account
Bank Account
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Savings Accounts
Savings Accounts
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Deposit Slip
Deposit Slip
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Current accounts
Current accounts
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Withdrawal conditions
Withdrawal conditions
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Issuing
Issuing
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Passbook
Passbook
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Bills of exchange
Bills of exchange
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Withdrawal
Withdrawal
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company
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Study Notes
- Finance involves the management of money.
- Businesses need enough capital to pay their bills.
- For-profit businesses seek extra capital to expand operations.
- Businesses sometimes raise long-term capital by selling products in the company.
- Common financial activities include monitoring and collecting on credit.
- Financial divisions must establish a good working relationship with a bank for loans.
Investing in Stocks and Bonds
- Stocks, bonds, and investments are useful financial tools.
- Stocks are pieces of ownership of publicly traded companies.
- Clients purchase stocks with the hope of turning a profit.
- Research into a company's revenues and business model is important before investing in stocks.
- You can purchase stocks through the stock exchange, a stockbroker, brokerage firm, or licensed trading website.
- Shares of a company are always being bought and sold by individuals.
- A company's stock price may rise following positive reports and profit data.
- Individuals who purchased stock at a lower price will benefit from the price increase.
- Some stocks pay dividends, which are small, scheduled payments to clients.
- Bonds are pieces of debt purchased by clients in exchange for interest.
- You can buy government bonds for set prices.
- Investors can claim more money than initially input after bonds mature.
- Corporate (company-issued) and municipal bonds provide short-term cash for issuers.
- Corporate and municipal bonds offer long-term boosts for investors.
- Bonds cannot be freely backed out of (as stocks can).
- Penalties may apply to investors who sell before maturation.
- Smart investing in stocks and bonds can increase one's worth and plan for retirement.
- Investing can also play an active role in the financial landscape.
- Stocks are bought and sold through stock exchanges with stockbrokers, brokerage firms, and trading websites.
- A bond is a piece of debt purchased and compensated for through interest.
- Dividends typically are a small percentage of total investment.
- A key benefit of purchasing a bond is not worrying about a company's performance in relation to being paid.
- Investing in stocks and bonds can increase one's worth, expedite retirement savings, and promote active role in finances.
Banking and Stock Market
- Two kinds of bank accounts: deposit accounts and current accounts.
- Deposit accounts are usually an account, opened when a client deposits money.
- When depositing, a client fills out a deposit slip.
- The credited amount is entered into their passbook.
- Conditions may apply to the withdrawal of money from a deposit account.
- You may need to give advance notice or wait a specific time before withdrawing.
- Current accounts are common, allowing withdrawal by cheque.
- Clients can deposit cash, cheques, or bills of exchange into current accounts.
- Interest is typically not earned on these accounts since money can be withdrawn anytime.
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Learn about stocks, bonds, and investments as financial tools. Stocks represent ownership in publicly traded companies, offering profit potential. Researching a company's revenues and business model is crucial before investing. Stocks can be purchased through stock exchanges, brokers, or licensed trading websites.
