Lesson 1 Stock Terms Review

This type of stock does not guarantee a dividend, has more risk & voting at the annual shareholder meeting

Indicates how much and how quickly the value of an investment, market, or market sector changes

A company that is owned by investors who have shares of stock

A company that is owned by a person, family, or small group of investors that does not offer shares of stock

Chance of losing all or part of an investment

This type of stock guarantees a dividend if one is issued, is not as volatile, and has no voting rights.

Someone who risks money by buying stocks with the hope the investment will increase in value over time

They buy an entire new securities issue from the company and resell the securities to the public

Consider the picture. Where is the market going?

Share of ownership in a public company

The initial sale of new shares of stock to the public by investment bankers

The part of the company's profits that are distributed to shareholders

Market where stocks are sold to the general public

Market where stocks are bought by an Investment Banker at a set price

The amount of money that remains after subtracting the company's expenses from its revenue.

Business owned by stockholders and has rights and responsibilities as if it were a person

What are the two main stock exchanges?