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A share in the ownership of a company, representing a claim on part of the company’s assets and earnings.
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The potential for loss or the variability of returns on an investment.
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The ease with which an asset can be converted into cash without affecting its market price.
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The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
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A fixed income instrument that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically a corporation or government.
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Capitalization: The total value of a company's outstanding shares of stock, calculated as share price times the number of shares.
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The ability to borrow money or obtain goods or services with the promise to pay later. It also refers to the record of a borrower’s ability to repay debts.
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An amount of money borrowed by one party from another, which must be repaid, typically with interest.
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The allocation of money or resources with the expectation of generating a return or profit. Examples include stocks, bonds, and real estate.
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The cost of borrowing money, or the return earned on investments. It is usually expressed as a percentage of the principal amount.
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The original sum of money invested or borrowed, before interest. For loans, it’s the amount borrowed; for investments, it’s the initial investment amount.
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Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually from profits. They are often distributed in cash or additional shares of stock.
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The total income generated by a business from its normal activities, such as sales of goods or services.
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The financial gain obtained when revenue exceeds expenses. It can be calculated as revenue minus expenses.
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The financial deficit that occurs when expenses exceed revenue.
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Flow The movement of money into and out of a business or individual’s finances. Positive cash flow means more money is coming in than going out, while negative cash flow means the opposite.
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A financial plan that estimates income and expenses over a specific period. It helps in managing finances and planning for future expenditures.
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Any resource owned by an individual or entity that is expected to bring future economic benefits. Examples include cash, real estate, and investments.
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A financial obligation or debt that an individual or entity owes to others. Examples include loans, mortgages, and accounts payable.
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The value of an owner's interest in an asset or company, calculated as assets minus liabilities. For example, in a business, equity is the owner's share of the company after all debts have been paid.
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Money earned from various sources, such as wages, investments, or business operations.
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The costs incurred in the process of earning income or running a business. Examples include rent, utilities, and salaries.
