Financial Investment Vocabulary

noun the outside limit of an object, area, or surface; a point at or close to the edge

verb move gradually or hesitantly towards an ending or a specified point

adjective having a sharp or distinct quality

adverb used to indicate a margin or limit

• The company is always looking for ways to stay on the cutting edge of technology.
• I love living on the edge and trying new things.
• That new video game is totally on the edge, everyone's playing it.
• She felt like she was standing on the edge of a cliff, unsure of what to do next.

verb to assign the responsibility of something to someone else, to place trust or confidence in someone

• I will entrust the task to the most qualified candidate.
• I'll entrust you with my car keys while I'm away.
• I don't think I can entrust him with this secret, he can't keep his mouth shut.
• She decided to entrust her heart to him, despite the risks.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

• The wealthy family owned vast estates and lived off the fat of the land.
• They're living it up, enjoying the fat of the land.
• Those guys are balling, they've got the fat of the land.
• After years of hard work, she finally reached a point where she could enjoy the fat of the land.

noun a place of safety or refuge

verb to provide a safe place or refuge

• The haven provided by the embassy ensured the safety of the refugees.
• The cozy cabin in the woods was our haven for the weekend.
• This coffee shop is my haven for studying and relaxing.
• The library was a haven of knowledge and learning for the curious students.

adverb in a joint manner; together; in cooperation or collaboration

• The two companies decided to work jointly on the project to maximize efficiency.
• We should team up and work on this project together.
• Let's join forces and tackle this project as a team.
• Their ideas merged together like two rivers flowing jointly into one.

noun the act of combining resources or efforts for a common purpose

verb the act of combining resources or efforts for a common purpose

• The concept of pooling resources is often used in business collaborations.
• Let's pool our money together to buy a new car.
• We're all pooling in for the party next weekend.
• Pooling our talents together, we were able to create a masterpiece.

noun the act of lifting or increasing something

adjective pertaining to something that increases or elevates

• The organization is currently raising funds for a new community center.
• I heard Sarah is raising money for her school trip next summer.
• I'm raising cash for the concert tickets.
• The new policy is raising eyebrows among the employees.

noun a downward movement or fall

verb to move downward below the surface of a liquid or soft substance

adjective causing or experiencing a feeling of decline or despair

• The ship was slowly sinking as water filled the hull.
• I heard that company is sinking fast, they might go out of business soon.
• His grades are sinking like a rock, he needs to start studying.
• Her heart felt like it was sinking as she watched him walk away.

noun a person who places bets or wagers on something, typically in a gambling context

• The staker carefully assessed the risks before investing in the project.
• The staker is always looking for the next big opportunity to invest in.
• The staker is known for taking big risks in the stock market.
• As a staker in the business world, she was always willing to gamble on new ventures.

verb to toss or propel something over a distance

preposition to abandon or betray someone or something

• The company decided to throw over their current supplier and go with a new vendor.
• I think we should just throw over this whole project and start fresh.
• Let's just throw over this whole situation and bounce.
• Sometimes you have to throw over old habits in order to make positive changes in your life.

adverb to the maximum extent; fully

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word used to specify or limit a noun

• The company invested in the project to the hilt to ensure its success.
• He decked out his car to the hilt with all the latest gadgets.
• She partied to the hilt last night and had a blast.
• The team pushed themselves to the hilt to meet the deadline.

noun the full amount of an agricultural or industrial product

verb produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product)

• The experimental data showed a high yield of the chemical reaction.
• The recipe yielded a delicious cake.
• I planted the seeds and they yielded some awesome veggies.
• His hard work and dedication yielded great results in his career.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun

• It is unwise to leave money on the table when negotiating a business deal.
• Don't forget to grab your change, you don't want to leave money on the table.
• Hey, make sure you take all your cash with you, don't leave money on the table.
• By not investing in the stock market, you are essentially leaving money on the table.

adjective describing a quality or characteristic of something that can be obtained or gained

• The rare stamp is not easily acquirable in today's market.
• That limited edition sneaker is hard to get your hands on.
• The concert tickets are super tough to cop right now.
• Success is acquirable through hard work and determination.

adjective describing the level of safety being compared to houses

adverb modifying the adjective 'safe' to indicate the degree of safety

• Investing in government bonds is often considered as safe as houses.
• Don't worry, leaving your car parked here is as safe as houses.
• This neighborhood is as safe as houses, you have nothing to worry about.
• Her promise to always be there for me is as safe as houses.

noun a person who invests or trades in cryptocurrencies, particularly in newly created or lesser-known coins

• The conference was attended by many experts in the field, including a prominent unicoiner.
• I heard that Sarah is a big unicoiner and has invested in multiple cryptocurrencies.
• My friend is such a unicoiner, always talking about the latest trends in the market.
• As a unicoiner, she has a knack for spotting profitable investment opportunities.

noun a quick or decisive action taken before someone else can do the same

verb to act or do something before someone else does

• He was able to beat someone to the punch by submitting his proposal early.
• I always try to beat someone to the punch when it comes to signing up for classes.
• I made sure to beat someone to the punch and snag the last piece of cake.
• She knew she had to act fast to beat someone to the punch in the competitive job market.

verb to remove or reduce risk or uncertainty

• The company implemented a strategy to derisk its investments in the volatile market.
• We need to derisk our portfolio before the market crashes.
• Let's play it safe and derisk our assets.
• Learning new skills can help derisk your career in the long run.

noun SRI is a proper noun that refers to the abbreviation for Sri Lanka Rupee, the currency of Sri Lanka.

adjective SRI can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to or originating from Sri Lanka.

• The SRI International is a renowned research institute known for its groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence.
• I heard SRI is working on some cool tech projects right now.
• SRI is like the brainiacs of the tech world.
• The SRI team's innovative ideas are like a breath of fresh air in the industry.

noun a device or mechanism that collects and stores energy or other resources for future use

• The accumulator in the hydraulic system stores energy and helps maintain pressure levels.
• Make sure to check the accumulator in your car's braking system for any leaks.
• I heard that guy is a real accumulator when it comes to saving money.
• Her mind was like an accumulator, storing every detail she came across.

noun a plural form of the noun 'active', referring to people or things that are actively engaged in a particular activity or pursuit

• The skincare product is formulated with various actives to target specific skin concerns.
• I love using products with actives because they make my skin look amazing.
• I swear by actives in my skincare routine for keeping my skin clear and glowing.
• In order to succeed, you need to be proactive and take actives steps towards your goals.

noun a claim or right to something

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The company has put a dibs on the property for development.
• I've got a dibs on the last slice of pizza.
• She called dibs on being the first to try out the new game.
• He always seems to have a dibs on the best opportunities in life.