question  |
réponse |
The profit earned in relation to the amount invested. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Return on Investment (RoI) Example: Before putting money into a business, you should consider the expected return on investment.
|
|
|
The income generated annually by an investment. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Yield Example: Some corporate bonds offer a higher yield than savings accounts, but with added risk.
|
|
|
A person or organisation that supports a venture financially. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Backer Example: The entrepreneur found a wealthy backer willing to fund the project in exchange for equity.
|
|
|
A fair and equal competitive environment. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Level playing field Example: Regulations were introduced to ensure a level playing field for all participants in the market.
|
|
|
A rough but fairly accurate numerical estimate. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Ballpark figure Example: We don’t have exact numbers yet, but I’d estimate £50,000 as a ballpark figure.
|
|
|
To accept a loss in one area to gain in another. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Make a trade-off Example: Many investors are willing to make a trade-off between risk and potential return.
|
|
|
The decade from 2000 to 2009. commencer à apprendre
|
|
The naughties Example: In the noughties, property markets boomed before the 2008 financial crash.
|
|
|
To benefit from efforts made earlier. commencer à apprendre
|
|
To reap the rewards Example: Those who stayed invested during the downturn are now beginning to reap the rewards.
|
|
|
A collection of different investments held by an individual or organisation. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Investment portfolio Example: A well-diversified investment portfolio reduces the impact of market volatility.
|
|
|
Famous for negative reasons. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Notorious Example: He became notorious for misleading investors during the tech bubble.
|
|
|
The percentage charged for borrowing money from a bank or lender. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Interesy rate Example: A rise in the interest rate often leads to lower consumer borrowing.
|
|
|
Legal contracts or assets that can be traded in financial markets. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Financial instruments Example: Currencies and futures are examples of complex financial instruments.
|
|
|
The ability to convert something into cash quickly without losing value. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Liquidity Example: Gold is considered a safe asset with high liquidity in uncertain markets.
|
|
|
Shares in companies traded on the stock market. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Equities Example: Younger investors are increasingly shifting away from equities to invest in tech startups.
|
|
|
The degree to which prices move up and down suddenly and unpredictably. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Volatility Example: Market volatility has increased amid ongoing global political tension.
|
|
|
Items of economic value owned by a person or business. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Assets Example: Property, stocks, and cash are all considered assets that contribute to net worth.
|
|
|
Fixed-income investments representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower. commencer à apprendre
|
|
Bonds Example: Government-issued bonds are popular among risk-averse investors.
|
|
|
The physical or virtual space where trading activity occurs. commencer à apprendre
|
|
The trading floor Example: On the trading floor, traders often rely on instinct and speed to make decisions.
|
|
|
To conclude something based on evidence and reasoning, not direct statements. commencer à apprendre
|
|
To infer Example: From her cautious wording, we can infer that she's not optimistic about the merger.
|
|
|
To find meaning that is not explicitly stated. commencer à apprendre
|
|
To read between the lines Example: Reading investor reports requires the ability to read between the lines and identify hidden concerns.
|
|
|
