Churning •
In a bid to increase the brokers own commissions; he may try to trade excessively on behalf of the customer. This harms the clients investment goals and is called churning.
Certificate of Deposit (CD) •
A financial product from banks who agree to pay a predefined sum of interest over a fixed period of time to the client.
Cash-Value Life Insurance •
A life insurance with added cash saving advantages before death combined with the usual benefits on death of the insured
Capitalization •
Number of shares multiplied with the price of a unit share gives us the market value of a company.
Capital Gains Distribution •
Payment to investors of profits from the sale of securities.
Capital Appreciation •
Increase in the principal amount invested by a investor in various financial instruments like stocks and mutual funds.
Buy and Hold •
Though not very popular these days, it involves buying stocks and shares and hold them for a long time for appreciation.
Bull Market •
When the market prices are on the rise and market sentiment is good, it is said to be a bull run.
Broker •
A person who carries out trading activities on behalf of the investor and provides investment advice to his clients.
Bond Fund •
A mutual fund that gives priority to government bonds.
