Business Investment 1

2. capital Money raised by companies to finance new ventures in exchange for percentage ownership.
5. The debts and obligations of a company or an individual.
8. Products such as agricultural products and natural resources (wood, oil and metals) that are traded on a separate, authorised commodities exchange.
11. The value of stocks and shares; the net value of mortgaged property.
12. Certificate issued by companies and governments to their lenders.
13. Evaluation of one's abilities.
15. Return on investment shown as a percentage.
18. Transferable certificates showing ownership of stocks, bonds, shares, options, etc.
19. Initial Public Offering - selling part of a company on the stock market.
20. benefits Advantages offered in addition to salary (life insurance, retirement scheme, company car, etc.). Also called 'perks', abbreviation for 'perquisites'.

1. Various types of securities held by an individual or institution.
3. A portion of a company's earnings which is paid to the shareholders/stockholders on a quarterly or annual basis.
4. The price a buyer is willing to offer for shares in a company.
6. A licensed professional who buys and sells stocks and shares for clients in exchange for a fee called a 'commission'.
7. Additional payment to an employee as an incentive or reward.
9. fund Savings fund that uses cash from a pool of savers to buy securities such as stock, bonds or real estate.
10. Someone who buys and sells stocks and shares in the hope of making a profit through changes in their value. Investment is generally based on stock price rather than on an evaluation of the company.
14. Owner of shares.
16. Stocks of leading companies with a reputation for stable growth and earnings.
17. Money and other property of companies used in transacting the business.