A group of investments with similar characteristics, like stocks, bonds, or real estate, each serving different investment goals.

The strategy of spreading investments across various asset classes to reduce risk and enhance returns.

A share in the ownership of a company, representing a claim on its assets and earnings.

A fixed income investment where an investor loans money to an entity for a defined period at a fixed interest rate.

A collection of financial investments like stocks, bonds, and real estate held by an individual or institution.

The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimize or control their impact.

An order to buy or sell a stock immediately at the current market price.

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders, typically paid quarterly.

A measurement of the performance of a group of stocks, representing a specific segment of the market.

The strategy of dividing an investment portfolio among different asset categories to balance risk and reward.

Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, often used as an investment for rental income or appreciation.

A measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment, calculated as net profit divided by the initial cost.

The profit earned from the sale of an asset when the selling price exceeds the purchase price.

An investment vehicle that pools money from multiple investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds.

A type of investment fund that trades on stock exchanges, similar to individual stocks, often tracking an index.

Methods used to analyze potential investments, including fundamental and technical analysis.

The study of market trends and conditions to inform investment decisions.

Ownership interest in a company, typically in the form of stocks, representing a claim on the company's assets.

A plan for investing that outlines how an investor aims to achieve their financial goals.

An in-depth analysis of a particular investment scenario used to illustrate key concepts.

A simulated investment scenario used for educational purposes to demonstrate potential outcomes.

A statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security, indicating the degree of risk.

A statistical measure that describes the degree to which two securities move in relation to each other.

The ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management and investing.

Practicing trading stocks or other securities using virtual accounts to gain experience without financial risk.