Unit 18: Vocabulary

Considered to be a safe investment because of previous performance.

Even blue-chip companies like Apple and Unilever are struggling as a result of the crisis.

An amount of money that a government or individual borrows and agrees to repay at a certain date with a certain amount of interest.

Some investors cannot hold bonds with a risk rating worse than A.

A period of sudden economic growth.

Property investors became rich during the 1980's property boom.

A person who acts in representation when buying or selling shares, insurance etc..

His stock broker advised him to invest in KBL industries.

Substances or products which can be traded in large quantities.

Higher commodities profits increased first quarter profits.

To fail to pay interest or other money that is owed.

As the company defaulted on the loan payments, legal proceedings were started.

To put money into a range of different types of investment to reduce risk.

Fortunately, he diversified his investments by buying shares and property so he wasn't as badly affected when the property market crashed.

Money invested in a range of shares, bonds etc., along with other investors' money.

The fund's performance is linked to the NY stock exchange.

A type of investment held by an organization or individual, including, stock, bonds, futures, options, etc..

The company has many holdings in China.

(also known as a tracker) a sum of money invested in a stock index, for either an entire market or a segment of that market.

The best that the average investor can do is buy an index fund and hold it forever.

The time when an investment becomes ready to be paid.

We can offer investments with 2, 4, 10 or 25 year maturities.

To drop, decrease or fall very rapidly.

The shares plummeted by 24% causing the shareholders to lose millions.

A collection of different investments owned by a person or company.

Many investors now try to build up portfolios with many types of investments.

Not easily changed or damaged.

Traditionally the market for gold has been resistant to financial downturns.

Profit produced by an investment.

The return on the investment was almost 11% which made it one of the most profitable.

To increase or rise quickly.

House prices are rocketing which means that they are good investments.

A period of low economic activity.

Having a varied investment portfolio helped him to survive the slump.

A business that is younger than 10 years.

Most startups go bankrupt within the first two years.

Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly.

Property has always been less volatile than shares.

The total amount of profit produced by a business or investment.

All investors are looking for maximum yield with minimum risk.