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Stock
An ownership share in a company. When you buy a stock you become a co-owner and have the right to a share of the profits....
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Stock Price
The price of one share in the market. Determined by supply and demand between buyers and sellers....
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Dividend
A portion of the company profits paid directly to shareholders — usually once a year....
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P/E Ratio
Price divided by earnings per share. Shows how much you pay for one unit of the company profits....
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Market Capitalization
The total value of all shares in a company. Calculated by multiplying the number of shares by the share price....
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Bull Market
A market in strong upswing. Investors are optimistic and stock prices rise over time....
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Bear Market
A market in strong decline. Stock prices fall over 20% from the top and investors are pessimistic....
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Intermediate
Volatility
How much a stock price fluctuates over time. High volatility means large swings — high risk and high potential....
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Liquidity
How easy it is to buy or sell a stock without affecting the price. High liquidity means easy trading....
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Brokerage Commission
The fee you pay to the broker to buy or sell stocks. Usually a percentage of the transaction amount....
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Portfolio
The collection of all stocks and investments you own. A well-diversified portfolio spreads risk effectively....
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Broker
A bank or online platform that lets you buy and sell stocks on the exchange in exchange for brokerage commission....
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Index
A collection of stocks representing a market or sector. Used as a benchmark for returns....
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Fund
A collection of many stocks or bonds managed by a professional manager or algorithm....
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ETF
Exchange Traded Fund — a fund that trades on the stock exchange like a regular stock. Combines the diversification of a fund with the flexibility of...
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Intermediate
Dividend Yield
Dividend per share divided by the share price — shows how much you receive in dividends relative to what you pay....
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Stop-Loss
A predetermined price at which you automatically sell a stock to limit your loss....
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Expert
Short Selling
A strategy where you sell stocks you do not own — hoping to buy them back cheaper. Makes money when prices fall....
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Intermediate
Share Issue
When a company issues new shares to raise fresh capital. Can dilute existing shareholders ownership stake....
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Share Savings Account (ASK)
A special account where you can buy and sell stocks and funds without paying tax along the way — only when you withdraw money....
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