Definitions

Get to know all the most important financial concepts and terms with our beginner-friendly definitions. From 10K to Z-Cash, find everything you need to know right here.
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Updated: May 29, 2024

Learn about the markets through our simple definitions of every term in the financial dictionary. Use the links below to read through them, or put your new knowledge to the test on the rest of the website, where you can learn how to make your first investment.

Definitions

Variable rate note'A' ordinary shares'Cum' dividend and 'ex' dividend1% Risk Rule100 per cent gold backing2008 Financial Crisis and Stock Crash2010 Flash Crash2015 Flash Crash401(K)52-week rangeA prioriAAA RatingAbacusAbatementAbatement costAbility to payAbnormal obsolescenceAbove parAbove the lineAbsolute advantage

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