giving up one thing in exchange for another; compromise = ___________ - off
trade-off
critical observation or examination = s_____________________
scrutiny
to make a contract continue for a longer time = to e_____________ the contract
extend the contract
d______________ = divide up money into different investments so that if one area turns for the worse then you will be protected
diversify
a system for buying and selling stocks = s_______________ m_______________
stock market
HR = h__________________ r_____________________
human resources
make a good transaction = make a good t___________________e
make a good trade
failing to notice something = o_______________________
oversight
for example stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities and property = finacial ins__________________
financial instruments
the amount of profits, crops etc that something produces = y_______________
yield
make a transaction of buying or selling = put a t________________de on
put a trade on
perfectionist; person who insists things be exactly right = s__________________
stickler
equal parts of the division of ownership of a corporation = s_______________
shares
check tree times = t__________________ check
triple check
d_____________ investment portfolio = a portfolio of different types of investments with different levels of risk
diversified investment portfolio
i____________ r____________ = the percentage amount charged by a bank etc when you borrow money, or paid to you by a bank when you keep money in an account
interest rate
probability = l______________________d
likelihood
imagine = en______________________
envisage
b______________s = certificates issued by a government or private company which promise to pay back with interest the money borrowed from the buyer of the certificates
bonds
a______________ts = money and other valuables belonging to an individual or business
assets
something that provides security against misfortune = s______________ n__________
safety net
p____________ review = review of scientific, academic, or professional work by others working in the same field
peer review
get rewards as a result of your own actions = r____________p rewards
reap rewards
income = r_______________ue
revenue
to discover some information = d______________ up
dig up
l_____________ = a legal document that defines the conditions of the rental agreement between the tenant and the landlord
lease
to search through something very carefully (FINE)
go over something with a fine-tooth comb
e________________ies = stocks that represent ownership shares in corporations
equities
to remain valid or true when tested or examined = s___________ up to scrutiny
stand up to scrutiny
ROI = r_______________ on i______________________
return on investment
small chance = sl_____________ chance
slight chance
harvest, gather = r________________p
reap
f____________ e_____________ market = a market in which currencies of different countries are bought and sold
foreign exchange market
a person who professionally buys and sells goods, currency, or shares = t__________r
trader
investment p_____________ = collection of investments you personally hold, including stocks, and bonds
investment portfolio
unstable, changeable = v_________________le
volatile
make a profit from an investment = make a r__________________n
make a return
s___________ e_____________ = a place where shares are bought and sold through an organized system
stock exchange
t_____________ f____________ = the physical area at the stock exchange where where shares are bought and sold
trading floor
sell, buy or exchange currencies to make a profit = d_____________l in currencies
deal in currencies
v_______________ity = the tendency of a substance to vaporize, the quality of being easily changeable
volatility
approximate number = b_____________ figure
ballpark figure
a false or mistaken idea, misconception = f__________________
fallacy
l_________________ity = when a business or a person has money that can be sold to pay debts
liquidity
expect or predict = a______________________
anticipate
reliable source = rep_______________ source
reputable source
profit or income generated by saving and investing = r_________________n
return
fair competition where no side has an advantage = l_____________ playing f__________
level playing field
buying and selling of shares, currency or goods = t________________ing
trading
explore; examine; investigate = d______________ into
delve into
contradictory data = c________________ing data
conflicting data
supporter = b_________________er
backer
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