Investment Terminology

verb past tense of diversify, meaning to make or become more diverse or varied

adjective showing a variety of different elements or qualities

• The company has diversified its product line to appeal to a wider range of customers.
• She decided to try a more diversified approach to studying for her exams.
• I'm all about that diversified hustle, trying different things to see what works.
• His interests are so diversified, it's like he has a whole world within himself.

adjective an adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'foreign' describes something that is from another country or outside of one's own country

• The company decided to invest in foreign markets to expand their global presence.
• I love trying out foreign cuisines whenever I travel to different countries.
• I don't understand half the stuff in this foreign movie, but it looks cool.
• The concept of forgiveness was like a foreign language to him, he just couldn't grasp it.

noun the quality or state of being in the future; time that is yet to come

• The concept of futurity is often discussed in philosophical and economic circles.
• People don't really think about futurity in their day-to-day lives.
• I can't be bothered with all this talk about futurity, I just want to live in the moment.
• Her paintings often explore themes of futurity and the passage of time.

noun a precious metal that is a shiny, yellow color and is often used to make jewelry and coins

• The price of gold has been steadily increasing over the past few months.
• I heard that she's wearing a gold dress to the party tonight.
• That car is pure gold, dude!
• Her heart was as good as gold, always caring for others.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

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 limit or define a noun

• It is important to consider the consequences of your actions in the long run.
• Don't worry about the small stuff, just think about what will matter in the long run.
• Who cares about that now? We'll see what really matters in the long run.
• Planting the seeds of hard work now will reap success in the long run.

adjective describing a person or thing that has lived for a long time or has a long life expectancy

• The long lived oak tree in the park is estimated to be over 200 years old.
• My grandmother's long lived cat just turned 20 years old!
• That car is so long lived, it's been on the road for decades.
• The tradition of storytelling in our family is long lived, passed down from generation to generation.

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'term' is a noun referring to a period of time.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'long' is an adjective describing the duration of the term.

• It is important to consider the long term effects of this decision on our company's financial stability.
• Let's think about how this will affect us in the long run.
• We gotta think about the big picture, man. What's the long term plan?
• Planting seeds today will ensure a bountiful harvest in the long term.

noun a person or thing that is no longer popular or liked

preposition indicating the source or cause of something

• The traditional method of farming has fallen out of favor due to advancements in technology.
• Wearing bell-bottoms went out of favor a long time ago.
• That hairstyle is so out of favor right now.
• His controversial opinions have caused him to fall out of favor with the public.

noun a formal written offer to sell securities that sets forth the plan for a proposed business enterprise

• The prospectus provides detailed information about the investment opportunity.
• Have you checked out the prospectus for the new company yet?
• I skimmed through the prospectus and it looks pretty legit.
• Reading the prospectus is like peering into the future of the business.

adjective capable of being reverted or returned to a previous state or condition

• The decision to invest in the project is not revertible once the funds have been allocated.
• Once you hit send on that email, it's not revertible, so make sure it's what you want to say.
• Dude, that haircut is totally revertible if you don't like it.
• The damage caused by his actions was irreversible, not revertible in any way.

noun a naturally occurring mineral that is uncut and unpolished, typically used in jewelry

adjective having a surface that is uneven or not smooth

• The jeweler examined the rough diamond for any imperfections before beginning the cutting process.
• My friend may seem a bit rough around the edges, but he's a real rough diamond once you get to know him.
• That guy may look like a rough diamond, but he's actually pretty cool once you give him a chance.
• Despite her tough exterior, she was like a rough diamond - with some polishing, she showed her true beauty.

noun a number equivalent to the sum of one plus one

adjective equivalent to the sum of one plus one; one more than one

• There are two main theories that explain this phenomenon.
• I have two tickets to the concert, do you want to come?
• I'll catch you later, two thumbs up for your performance!
• The two sides of the argument are like oil and water, they just don't mix.

adjective deserving of respect or attention; having value or merit

• The candidate presented a worthy proposal during the conference.
• I think this book is definitely worthy of a read.
• That new restaurant is totally worthy of checking out.
• Her determination to succeed made her a worthy opponent in the competition.

noun A type of investor who provides funding to startups and small businesses in exchange for equity

• The venture capitalist decided to invest in the startup company.
• The VC decided to put money into the new company.
• The investor dude decided to back the cool new startup.
• The venture capitalist was like a modern-day dragon, investing in promising startups as if they were treasures waiting to be discovered.

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

preposition A word used before a noun or pronoun to show its relationship to another word in the sentence

• The negotiations are close on reaching a final agreement.
• We're close on deciding where to go for dinner.
• They're close on sealing the deal.
• The team is close on achieving their goal.

noun A type of visa that is typically offered by a country to individuals who make a substantial investment in that country's economy

adjective Describing the type of visa being offered, often associated with wealth or privilege

• Many countries offer a golden visa program for wealthy investors looking to obtain residency through investment.
• If you have a lot of money to invest, you could get a golden visa and live in another country.
• Some people call it a 'rich person's visa' because it's mainly for wealthy individuals.
• The golden visa opened the door to a new life in a foreign land for the successful entrepreneur.