SMC VOCAB

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Ownership share of a company.

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Stock

Front

Percentage of profits paid to stockholders.

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Dividends

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Individuals who have purchased shares in a public company.

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Stockholders

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Owning various stocks across industries that perform differently in various economic conditions.

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Diversification

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Probability of profit or loss in investment.

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Risk

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Location where stocks are traded.

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Stock Market Exchange

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A go-between for stock buyers and sellers, charging a commission.

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Stockbroker

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A company owned by stockholders; anyone can buy stocks.

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Public Company

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Company owned by an individual or small group; stocks not traded publicly.

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Private Company

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Good economic times.

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Bull Market