Investing Vocabulary

noun the difference between the nominal value of coin and that for which it is exchanged

• The investment firm charged a premium agio for their services.
• I had to pay an extra agio for expedited shipping on my order.
• They tacked on an agio fee for last-minute changes to the reservation.
• She always seems to have an agio on her opinions, making them more valuable to others.

noun something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default

adjective additional but subordinate; secondary

• The bank required collateral in the form of property before approving the loan.
• I had to put up my car as collateral to borrow money from my friend.
• I had to pony up some collateral to get my hands on that new phone.
• Trust is the collateral of any successful relationship.

noun the price at which something can be bought or sold in a market

• The market value of the company's shares has been steadily increasing.
• The market value of that vintage car is through the roof!
• I heard the market value of that limited edition sneaker is off the charts.
• Her market value as a singer has skyrocketed since the release of her latest album.

noun a small probability or possibility of success

adjective relating to a slim or unlikely chance

• There is only an outside chance that the new policy will be implemented by next year.
• I have an outside chance of winning the lottery, but I'm not counting on it.
• I have a snowball's chance in hell of passing this exam.
• She knew there was only an outside chance of him changing his mind, but she still hoped for the best.

noun a person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, etc.

verb to search for or explore (a region) for mineral deposits or oil

• The company is considering the prospect of expanding into international markets.
• I heard there's a job opening at that new company, might be a good prospect for you.
• That new restaurant has been getting good reviews, it's a solid prospect for dinner tonight.
• As she looked out at the vast ocean, she couldn't help but feel a sense of endless prospect before her.

noun the action or activity of buying and selling goods and services

adjective related to the act of buying and selling goods and services

• The trading of stocks and bonds is a common practice in the financial markets.
• I've been trading cryptocurrencies on the side to make some extra cash.
• I heard he's really into day trading now, trying to make a quick buck.
• Their friendship was built on a trading of secrets and shared experiences.

noun a form of ownership in which the owner does not reside on or personally manage the property or business

• Absentee ownership refers to the situation where an individual or entity owns a property but does not reside on or actively manage it.
• Absentee ownership means owning a property but not being there to take care of it.
• Having absentee ownership of a place is like being a ghost landlord.
• In a way, absentee ownership can make you feel disconnected from your own property.

noun Aex is not a recognized word in the English language and therefore does not have a specific definition as a noun.

• The company decided to invest in aex technology to improve efficiency.
• I heard they're using aex software for the new project.
• That aex gadget is so cool!
• Her mind was like a complex aex system, always processing information efficiently.