Investments - Stock Market
Bid The price a buyer is willing to offer for shares in a company. Blue Chip Stocks Stocks of leading companies with a reputation for stable growth and earnings. Bond Certificate issued by companies and governments to their lenders. Capital Money and other property of companies used in transacting the business. Capital stock All shares representing ownership of a company. Commodities Products such as agricultural products and natural resources (wood, oil and metals) that are traded on a separate, authorized commodities exchange. Dividend A portion of a company's earnings which is paid to the shareholders/stockholders on a quarterly or annual basis. Equity The value of stocks and shares; the net value of mortgaged property. Equities Stocks and shares which represent a portion of the capital of a company. Futures Contracts to buy or sell securities at a future date. Insider All those who have access to inside information concerning the company. Insider dealing / trading Buying...