Vocabularies

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verb
/ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

"The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings."

noun
ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.

"Diversification helps to reduce investment risk."

noun
wɛlθ

An abundance of valuable possessions or money.

"Accumulating wealth takes time and smart investing."

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asset

noun
ˈæsɛt

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

"Real estate is one of the most valuable assets."

adjective
rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.

"Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss."

noun
ˌvɒləˈtɪləti

Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

"The volatility of the stock market makes it challenging for investors."

noun
ˈekwɪti

The value of the shares issued by a company.

"Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns."

noun
fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.

"Fixed income investments provide reliable returns."

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balance

noun
ˈbæləns

A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.

"Maintaining a balance between risk and return is essential."

noun
ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

"Investing in emerging markets provides new opportunities."

noun
ˈpɔːtfəʊləʊ

A range of investments held by a person or organization.

"A diversified portfolio reduces overall investment risk."

noun
ˈliːvərɪdʒ

Use borrowed capital for an investment, expecting profits to be greater than the interest payable.

"Using leverage in investments can amplify returns, but also increases risk."

noun
ˌkæpɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

The market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company.

"The company's market capitalization rose significantly last year."

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hedge

noun
hɛdʒ

A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.

"Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility."

noun
ɪnˈfleɪʃən

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

"Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers."

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yield

noun
jiːld

A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.

"The investment yielded high returns last year."

noun
səsˌteɪnəˈbɪləti

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

"The company focuses on sustainability in all its projects."

noun
ˈsɪnədʒi

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

"The synergy between the teams led to a successful product launch."

noun
ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.

"Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time."

noun
əˌkjuːmjʊˈleɪʃən

The acquisition or gradual gathering of something.

"The accumulation of wealth requires consistent investments."

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chase

verb
tʃeɪs

To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly

"Don't chase two rabbits at once."

noun
ˈræbɪt

A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail

"The rabbit ran quickly into the forest."

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focus

noun/verb
ˈfoʊkəs

The center of interest or activity; to concentrate attention or effort

"Focus on one goal at a time."

noun
ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti

The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input

"Productivity increases with focus."