Investing Strategies

adjective showing a belief that prices in a particular market or security will fall

• The stock market analysts are predicting a bearish trend for the upcoming quarter.
• I heard that the market is looking bearish, so it might be a good time to hold off on investing.
• The market is feeling pretty bearish right now, so it might be best to play it safe.
• Her mood was bearish after receiving the bad news, and she kept to herself for the rest of the day.

verb to strip or deprive someone of something, such as power, rights, or possessions

• The company divested its shares in the subsidiary to focus on its core business.
• He divested himself of all his old clothes before moving to a new city.
• She finally divested herself of that toxic relationship and is much happier now.
• The artist divested the painting of its traditional colors, creating a bold and modern masterpiece.

noun a sum of money paid regularly (typically quarterly) by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves

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• The company announced a dividend payment to its shareholders.
• I heard we're getting a dividend from the company this quarter.
• I'm stoked for that sweet dividend money!
• Kindness is a dividend that always pays off in the end.

noun a period of time during which something is sustained or maintained

verb to continue to resist or endure something

• The negotiators decided to hold out for a better deal.
• I'm going to hold out for a higher salary at my next job.
• I'll hold out on buying a new phone until the price drops.
• She held out hope that her missing dog would return home.

noun things that cannot be touched or physically measured, such as ideas, emotions, or qualities

• The company's balance sheet includes both tangibles, such as buildings and equipment, and intangibles, such as patents and trademarks.
• When evaluating a business, it's important to consider intangibles like brand reputation and customer loyalty.
• I can't put a price on the intangibles that come with working at this company - the sense of community and support is priceless.
• Love is one of those intangibles that can't be measured or quantified, but its impact is undeniable.

noun the practice of buying and selling stocks frequently in order to make quick profits

• Stockjobbing is the practice of speculating in the stock market for quick profits.
• I heard he's into stockjobbing now, trying to make some fast money.
• Don't get caught up in all that stockjobbing nonsense, it's risky business.
• Her constant stockjobbing with people's emotions eventually caught up with her.

noun the act of valuing something too low

verb to assign too low of a value or price to something

• It is important not to undervalue the contributions of all team members in a project.
• Don't undervalue the effort your friend puts into helping you.
• Don't be a fool and undervalue your worth in this situation.
• She realized she had been undervaluing her own self-worth for far too long.

noun money that is obtained through a loan secured by a physical asset or collateral

adjective difficult to earn or acquire

• Hard money refers to funds that are acquired through a direct loan rather than through a traditional mortgage from a financial institution.
• I had to borrow hard money from my friend to cover the unexpected expenses.
• I'm running low on cash, do you think you could lend me some hard money?
• In politics, candidates often rely on hard money to fund their campaigns and gain support.

noun a slang term for a method of borrowing money at a low interest rate and investing it at a higher rate to make a profit

• Some individuals engage in stoozing as a way to make money from credit card rewards.
• I heard that stoozing can be a clever way to earn extra cash without much effort.
• Hey, have you tried stoozing to get some free money from credit cards?
• The art of stoozing involves strategically leveraging financial tools to maximize returns.