Securities Law Vocabulary

Glossary of Key TermsAsset: Something of value that a person or company owns.Capital: Money used to start or grow a business.Commodity: Raw materials, like oil or gold, that are traded.Dividend: A share of profits paid to shareholders.Equity: Ownership in a company, represented by stock.Exchange: A marketplace where securities are bought and sold.Index: A benchmark that tracks the performance of a group of stocks.Liquidity: How easily an asset can be converted to cash.Market Capitalization: The total value of a company's outstanding shares.Portfolio: A collection of investments held by an individual or institution.Prospectus: A document with details about a security offering.Return: The profit or loss on an investment.Security: A tradable financial asset, like a stock or bond.Shareholder: Someone who owns stock in a company.Stock Exchange: A marketplace where stocks are bought and sold.Ticker Symbol: A short code that represents a company's stock.Volatility: How much the price of a security fluctuates.Yield: The income return on an investment.Need Classes? Legal English innovation has several classes weekly, focusing on commercial law and other areas to help you communicate better with your clients.+57 320-315-4781 Follow us on Instagram!Friends on Facebook? Like us on Linked In?