GLOSSARY
Welcome to our comprehensive glossary of stock market terms. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting your journey in the world of finance, our glossary aims to provide you with clear and concise explanations of key terms and concepts. Simply click on any alphabet below to explore the terms starting with that letter.
Glossary
Term | Description |
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Fair Value | The estimated or calculated value of an asset or liability based on its current market conditions and future expected cash flows. |
Fibonacci Retracement | A technical analysis tool used to identify potential levels of support and resistance in a price chart based on Fibonacci ratios. |
Fill or Kill (FOK) | A type of order in which the entire order must be executed immediately or canceled if it cannot be filled completely. |
Financial Advisor | A professional who provides financial guidance and advice to individuals or organizations, assisting them in making informed decisions about investments, insurance, retirement planning, and more. |
Financial Statement | A formal record of a company's financial activities and position, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. |
Fixed Asset | Long-term tangible assets, such as buildings, land, machinery, or vehicles, that are used in the operations of a business and have a useful life of more than one accounting period. |
Fixed Income | Investments that provide a fixed stream of income, such as government bonds, corporate bonds, or fixed-income mutual funds. |
Floating Rate | An interest rate that fluctuates over time based on changes in an underlying benchmark or reference rate, such as the prime rate or LIBOR. |
Foreclosure | The legal process by which a lender takes possession of a property when the borrower fails to make mortgage payments as agreed." |
Foreign Exchange (Forex) | The decentralized global market where currencies are traded, allowing individuals, businesses, and financial institutions to exchange one currency for another. |
Forward Contract | A financial derivative contract in which two parties agree to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a future date. |
Front-End Load | A sales charge or fee that is paid when purchasing certain mutual funds or investment products, deducted from the initial investment amount. |
Fundamental Analysis | A method of evaluating securities or investments by analyzing the underlying factors that can influence their value, such as financial statements, industry trends, and economic conditions. |
Futures Contract | A standardized financial contract between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a future date and at a predetermined price. |
Fund Manager | An individual or team responsible for making investment decisions and managing the assets of a mutual fund, hedge fund, or other investment portfolio. |
Fundamental Analysis | A method of evaluating securities or investments by analyzing the underlying factors that can influence their value, such as financial statements, industry trends, and economic conditions. |
Futures Contract | A standardized financial contract between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a future date and at a predetermined price. |
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