Investment Vocabulary
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Asset allocation involves distributing investments across different asset classes to minimize returns and maximize risk.

False

A bearish investor expects prices to rise in the market.

False

Compound interest is only earned on the principal amount of an investment.

False

Diversification involves investing only in a single asset class to maximize returns.

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An IPO allows companies to lower their capital and become privately traded.

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Liquidity refers to the ability to hold an investment for a long period of time without selling it.

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A portfolio consists of a single investment held by an individual or organization.

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Risk tolerance is the ability to withstand potential gains or stability in investments.

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Yield is the return on investment expressed as a dollar amount.

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Investment Vocabulary

Asset Allocation

  • Distribution of investments across different asset classes (e.g., stocks, bonds, cash) to balance risk and potential returns
  • Strategic allocation of assets to achieve investment goals and manage risk

Bullish/Bearish

  • Bullish: optimistic outlook on the market, expecting prices to rise
  • Bearish: pessimistic outlook on the market, expecting prices to fall

Compound Interest

  • Interest earned on both the principal amount and any accrued interest
  • Can lead to exponential growth of investments over time

Diversification

  • Spreading investments across different asset classes, sectors, or geographic regions to reduce risk
  • Reduces exposure to any one particular investment or market

IPO (Initial Public Offering)

  • First public sale of a company's stock
  • Allows companies to raise capital and become publicly traded

Liquidity

  • Ability to quickly buy or sell an investment without significantly affecting its price
  • High liquidity investments can be easily converted to cash

Portfolio

  • Collection of investments held by an individual or organization
  • Can include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities

Risk Tolerance

  • Ability to withstand potential losses or volatility in investments
  • Influences investment decisions and asset allocation

Yield

  • Return on investment, expressed as a percentage
  • Can be used to compare the performance of different investments

Investment Concepts

Asset Allocation

  • Distributing investments across different asset classes (e.g., stocks, bonds, cash) to balance risk and potential returns
  • Strategic allocation of assets to achieve investment goals and manage risk

Market Outlook

  • Bullish: optimistic outlook on the market, expecting prices to rise
  • Bearish: pessimistic outlook on the market, expecting prices to fall

Compound Interest

  • Interest earned on both the principal amount and any accrued interest
  • Can lead to exponential growth of investments over time

Risk Management

  • Diversification: spreading investments across different asset classes, sectors, or geographic regions to reduce risk
  • Reduces exposure to any one particular investment or market

Publicly Traded Companies

  • IPO (Initial Public Offering): first public sale of a company's stock
  • Allows companies to raise capital and become publicly traded

Investment Liquidity

  • Ability to quickly buy or sell an investment without significantly affecting its price
  • High liquidity investments can be easily converted to cash

Investment Collection

  • Portfolio: collection of investments held by an individual or organization
  • Can include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities

Investor Traits

  • Risk Tolerance: ability to withstand potential losses or volatility in investments
  • Influences investment decisions and asset allocation

Investment Performance

  • Yield: return on investment, expressed as a percentage
  • Can be used to compare the performance of different investments

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Test your knowledge of key investment terms, including asset allocation, market outlook, and compound interest.

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