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Investing Basics

This section offers a comprehensive list of key investing terms and their definitions to enhance your understanding of the investment landscape.

Equity, Shares, Market

Stock

A type of security that signifies ownership in a corporation.

Equity, Shares, Market
Portfolio, Risk Management, Asset Allocation

Diversification

A risk management strategy that involves spreading investments across various securities to reduce overall risk.

Portfolio, Risk Management, Asset Allocation
Bear Market, Market Sentiment, Market Trend

Bull Market

A financial market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise.

Bear Market, Market Sentiment, Market Trend
Income Investing, Yield, Stock Dividend

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings that is distributed to shareholders on a regular basis.

Income Investing, Yield, Stock Dividend
Index Fund, Mutual Fund, Passive Investing

Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

An investment fund traded on stock exchanges, similar to stocks, that holds assets such as stocks, commodities, or bonds.

Index Fund, Mutual Fund, Passive Investing
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