Terminology

Here’s an A–Z glossary of the most common terms used across equities, bonds, portfolios, and crypto.

A

Alpha

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Measure of excess return on an investment relative to a benchmark index. Indicates skill or market-beating performance.

B

Beta

A measure of a stock’s volatility versus the market. Beta > 1 means higher volatility; < 1 means more stability.

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C

Capitalization (Market Cap)

Total market value of a company’s shares or a crypto token’s supply.

D

Diversification

Risk management strategy spreading investments across assets to reduce exposure to any single risk.

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E

Equity

Ownership interest in a company, typically represented by shares of stock.

F

Fixed Income

Investments, like bonds, that pay regular interest and return principal at maturity.

G

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Total value of goods and services produced in a country; a key economic indicator affecting markets.

H

Hedge

Strategy or instrument used to reduce or offset potential losses from other investments.

I

Inflation

Rate at which general prices rise, eroding purchasing power and influencing interest rates.

J

Junk Bond

High-yield bond with lower credit ratings, offering higher returns for higher risk.

K

KYC (Know Your Customer)

Regulatory process where financial institutions verify client identity to prevent fraud and money laundering.

L

Liquidity

Ease of buying or selling an asset without causing a major price change.

M

Market Order

Instruction to buy or sell immediately at the best available price.

N

NAV (Net Asset Value)

Per-share value of a fund’s assets minus its liabilities; key for mutual funds and ETFs.

O

Options

Contracts granting the right, not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a set price by a given date.

P

Portfolio

Collection of financial assets like stocks, bonds, and crypto held by an investor.

Q

Quantitative Easing (QE)

Central bank policy of buying assets to inject liquidity into the economy and lower interest rates.

R

ROI (Return on Investment)

Measure of profitability; calculates gain or loss relative to the cost of the investment.

S

Smart Contract

Self-executing blockchain code that automatically enforces terms of an agreement.

T

Tokenization

Process of converting ownership rights of an asset into digital tokens on a blockchain.

U

Utility Token

Crypto token providing access to a product or service within a blockchain ecosystem.

V

Volatility

Degree of variation in asset prices; a measure of market uncertainty or risk.

W

Wallet (Crypto)

Digital tool for storing and managing cryptocurrencies and private keys.

X

XRP

Digital currency by Ripple Labs used for fast, low-cost international payments.

Y

Yield

Income return on an investment, usually expressed as a percentage of its cost or market value.

Z

Zero-Coupon Bond

Bond sold at a discount and redeemed at face value at maturity; pays no periodic interest.

We'll be adding more terms to this glossary as we get your valuable feedback in weeks and months to come.

In short, Ardentis Capital blends independent thinking, disciplined research, and global reach to deliver intelligent portfolios designed for long-term compounding not short-term speculation.

In short, Ardentis Capital blends independent thinking, disciplined research, and global reach to deliver intelligent portfolios designed for long-term compounding not short-term speculation.