Business Crossword

1. Periodic distribution from post-tax corporate earnings
4. Extended phase of rising prices supported by positive sentiment
5. Prolonged market decline accompanied by pessimistic sentiment
9. Gain Appreciation in asset value exclusive of income
10. Risk reduction achieved through low correlation between holdings
11. Profit Bottom-line earnings after all operating and non-operating expenses
13. Residual ownership claim after liabilities are settled

2. Statistical measure reflecting dispersion of returns over time
3. Sustained rise in the general price level across an economy
5. _______ Sheet is a statement presenting a firm’s assets, liabilities, and net worth at a point in time
6. Allocation Strategic mix of assets aligned to risk tolerance and time horizon
7. Exchange Organised marketplace facilitating secondary trading of securities
8. Market participant trading securities on own or client behalf
10. Financial obligation carrying a fixed or variable interest cost
12. Spread Differential between entry and exit price in a transaction