Financial Glossary
180 terms explained by our editorial team with real-world examples, practical insights, and actionable takeaways for investors at every level.
REIT
Real EstateA REIT is a company that owns and operates income-generating real estate, trading like a stock while paying out most profits as dividends.
By Priya Sharma · 3m readRSI
FinanceThe Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements on a 0-100 scale.
By Alex Rivera · 3m readReal Estate Syndication
Real EstateA partnership where multiple investors pool money to buy property too expensive for individual purchase, sharing profits and risks.
By Michael Torres · 3m readRecession
FinanceA recession is a significant decline in economic activity across the economy lasting more than a few months.
By James Liu · 3m readRefinancing
Real EstateReplacing an existing loan with a new one, typically to secure better interest rates, terms, or access equity built up in the property.
By Priya Sharma · 3m readRenewable Energy
EnergyPower generated from naturally replenishing sources like solar, wind, and water that can be harnessed indefinitely for commercial use.
By Michael Torres · 3m readRental Yield
Real EstateAnnual rental income from a property expressed as a percentage of its current market value or purchase price.
By Rachel Kim · 2m readReturn on Equity
FinanceROE measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' invested capital, calculated as net income divided by shareholders' equity.
By Sarah Chen · 3m readRevenue Growth
FinanceThe percentage increase in a company's sales over a specific period, indicating business expansion and market demand strength.
By Priya Sharma · 3m readReverse Stock Split
FinanceA corporate action that reduces shares outstanding by combining multiple shares into fewer shares at proportionally higher prices.
By Dr. Emily Park · 3m readRisk-Adjusted Return
FinanceA measure that evaluates investment performance by accounting for the level of risk taken to achieve returns.
By David Morrison · 3m read