Market Dictionary

Look up investing and market terms in plain language. Browse by topic or jump to a letter.

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Stock ownership, exchanges, dividends, prices and market terms.

Bonds, Treasury securities, yields, maturities and credit risk.

Futures, hedging, basis, margin and related market terms.

Calls, puts, strike prices, expiration and option risk.

Long-term saving, portfolios, retirement plans and investing concepts.

Borrowing, short-term funding, cash and banking terms.

Financial statements, assets, income, bookkeeping and reporting.

Orders, positions and common terms used across active markets.