Financial Glossary

An IPO is when a private company first sells shares to the public, allowing anyone to buy ownership stakes in the business.

A measure of the market's expectation of how much a stock's price will fluctuate, derived from option prices.

A mutual fund or ETF that tracks a market index like the S&P 500, offering broad diversification and low fees through passive investing.

Inflation is the rate at which prices for goods and services rise over time, eroding the purchasing power of money.

Trading securities based on material, non-public information that gives an unfair advantage over other investors.

IoT refers to interconnected physical devices that collect and exchange data, creating new revenue streams and operational efficiencies.

The theoretical true worth of an asset based on fundamental analysis, independent of its current market price.