Decision Making Investment Glossary PDF

1. algorithm n. a precise rule specifying how to solve some problem 2. input n. signal going into an electronic system VOCABULARY LIST: Decision making - investment 3. diversification n. the condition of being varied...

1. algorithm n. a precise rule specifying how to solve some problem 2. input n. signal going into an electronic system VOCABULARY LIST: Decision making - investment 3. diversification n. the condition of being varied 4. automated adj. operated with minimal human intervention 5. insider trading n. buying or selling stock based on nonpublic information 6. fluctuation n. an instance of change 7. advisor n. an expert who gives guidance 8. structured adj. having a definite and highly organized system 9. evaluate v. estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of 10. evaluation n. the act of ascertaining or judging the quality of 11. scenario n. a postulated sequence of possible events 12. data n. a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn 13. liquidity n. the state in which a substance exhibits a readiness to flow 14. investment n. laying out money or capital in an enterprise 15. portfolio n. a large, thin case for loose papers or drawings or maps 16. simulation n. the act of imitating the behavior of some situation 17. allocation n. the act of distributing or apportioning according to a plan 18. diversified adj. having variety of character or form or components 19. simulate v. reproduce someone's behavior or looks 20. assets n. anything of material value owned by a person or company https://www.vocabulary.com/lists/9609445/flashcards/print#glossary 23.10.2024, 10 34 Page 1 of 3 :  21. pitfall n. an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty 22. disciplined adj. exhibiting self-control and obeying the rules 23. risk n. a source of danger 24. impact n. the striking of one body against another 25. funds n. assets in the form of money 26. downturn n. a worsening of business or economic activity 27. bond n. a connection that fastens things together 28. investor n. someone who commits capital to gain financial returns 29. derivative n. a compound obtained from another compound 30. invest v. lay out money or resources in an enterprise 31. analysis n. abstract separation of something into its various parts 32. trade n. the commercial exchange of goods and services 33. index n. alphabetical listing of names and topics with page numbers 34. internal adj. located inward 35. threshold n. the starting point for a new state or experience 36. statistics n. a branch of mathematics concerned with quantitative data 37. speculative adj. not based on fact or investigation 38. impulsive adj. without forethought 39. bias n. a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue 40. comparable adj. able to be described as similar https://www.vocabulary.com/lists/9609445/flashcards/print#glossary 23.10.2024, 10 34 Page 2 of 3 :  41. stock n. a supply of something available for future use 42. shareholder n. someone who owns stock in a corporation 43. error n. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance 44. suite n. the group following and attending to some important person 45. disagree v. be of different opinions 46. varying adj. marked by diversity or difference 47. tool n. an implement used to perform a task or job 48. percentage n. a proportion in relation to a whole 49. minimum n. the smallest possible quantity 50. available adj. obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service 51. par n. the standard number of golf strokes 52. compare v. examine and note the similarities or differences of 53. bet v. stake on the outcome of an issue 54. weigh v. have a certain heft 55. finance n. the commercial activity of providing funds and capital 56. knowledge n. the result of perception, learning, and reasoning 57. model n. a representation of something, often on a smaller scale 58. level n. a relative position or degree of value in a graded group 59. tax n. a charge that a citizen pays to support government programs https://www.vocabulary.com/lists/9609445/flashcards/print#glossary 23.10.2024, 10 34 Page 3 of 3 :