A monetary policy where central banks buy assets to stimulate lending and economic growth.

The second currency in a forex pair, showing how much is needed to buy one unit of the base currency.

The current market price at which an asset can be bought or sold.

Sales revenue minus the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage, showing operational profit efficiency.

The total value of all assets in a portfolio or company before liabilities.

The number of silver ounces needed to buy one ounce of gold.

Gross Domestic Product—the total value of all goods and services produced within a country.

A measure of financial leverage comparing company debt to shareholders’ equity.

The difference between the IPO price received by a company and the price paid by investors.

A strategy to protect investments from potential market losses while maintaining growth opportunities.