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Investment in Stocks Flashcards

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refers to the acquisition of shares in corporations with the goal of earning profit either through their sale or periodic dividends.

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Investment in Stocks

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2
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Represents basic ownership in a corporation.

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Common Stock

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A portion of owners’ equity with preference over common stock in terms of dividends and asset claims.

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Preferred Stock

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4
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Stocks are classified according to the business sector (5)

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Financials
Industrials
Property
Services
Mining & Oil

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5
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Stable, well-established companies with consistent earnings.

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Blue Chips

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6
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Companies expected to grow faster than the market.

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Growth Stocks

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7
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Prices move with the economy (e.g., travel industry).

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Cyclical Stocks

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8
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Earnings remain steady despite economic shifts (e.g., utilities).

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Defensive Stocks

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9
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High-risk, high-reward stocks with future potential.

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Speculative Stocks

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10
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Large companies with high market value

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First Liners

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Medium-sized companies

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Second Liners

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12
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Smaller companies.

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Third Liners

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13
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Traded on the stock exchange.

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Listed Stocks

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14
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Not traded on the stock exchange.

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Unlisted Stocks

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15
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(?) Stocks: For Filipinos only

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Class A

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16
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(?) Stocks: Available to foreigners.

17
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Nominal value stated on the stock certificate.

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Value based on the company’s books of accounts.

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Value based on the company’s books of accounts.

19
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Assets minus liabilities.

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Net Asset Value

20
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Where shares are bought and sold.

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Stock Market

21
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Organized marketplace (e.g., Philippine Stock Exchange).

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Stock Exchange

22
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Licensed individual/company facilitating stock trades for a commission.

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Stockbroker

23
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Buys and sells stocks for personal gain.

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Stock Dealer

24
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Processes payments and transfers between brokers

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Clearing House

25
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Manages ownership transfers and dividend payments.

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Stock Transfer Agent

26
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The speed at which stock prices change.

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Price Volatility

27
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Stock prices rise after a decline.

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Technical Rebound

28
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Prices drop after a rise due to the absence of good news.

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Technical Correction

29
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Lowest price a stock commands.

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Price Support

30
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Highest price a stock commands.

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Price Resistance

30
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Prices trend upwards; optimism prevails.

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Bullish Market

31
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Prices drop continuously; pessimism dominates.

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Bearish Market

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