A marketplace where shares of publicly traded companies are bought and sold, reflecting the economy's health.

A type of stock that represents ownership in a company and entitles shareholders to vote on corporate matters.

A class of stock that provides dividends before common stockholders and typically has no voting rights.

The process of determining the worth of a company's stock using various methods like P/E ratio.

A valuation metric calculated by dividing a company's current share price by its earnings per share.

The perceived or calculated true value of a stock, based on fundamental analysis.

A valuation method that estimates a stock's value based on its expected future dividends.

A statistical measure that reflects the performance of a group of stocks, like the S&P 500.

An investment strategy where investors purchase stocks and hold them for a long period.

A trading strategy where stocks are bought and sold within the same trading day.

A strategy that attempts to capture short- to medium-term gains in a stock over a few days to weeks.

Factors that influence the movement of stock prices, including economic indicators and investor behavior.

Contracts that represent an asset to be traded, including stocks, bonds, and derivatives.

The art and science of making decisions about investment mix and policy to maximize returns.

The process of choosing stocks for investment based on analysis and research.

The ability to interpret data and make informed decisions based on stock performance metrics.

Strategies used to minimize potential losses in investments and protect capital.

Evaluating the returns of an investment portfolio against benchmarks or indices.

Plans developed to achieve specific financial goals through stock selection and trading.

Borrowing funds from a broker to trade stocks, increasing potential returns and risks.

The value of ownership in a company, represented by shares of stock.

The profit earned from selling an asset for more than its purchase price.

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

A financial market condition characterized by rising prices and investor optimism.

A market condition where prices are falling or expected to fall, reflecting pessimism.