Investment Terms

noun a withdrawal or retreat from a commitment or agreement

verb to withdraw or retreat from a commitment or agreement

• The company decided to back out of the deal due to unforeseen circumstances.
• I was supposed to go to the concert with my friend, but she backed out at the last minute.
• I told him I would help him move, but then I backed out because I had other plans.
• She was going to take on the new project, but she backed out when she realized how much work it would be.

noun justice according to natural law or right; specifically : freedom from bias or favoritism

• The company's board of directors discussed the issue of equity among the employees.
• We need to make sure there's fairness and equity in how we distribute the workload.
• I heard that the new manager is all about equity and making sure everyone gets a fair shake.
• In the game of life, we must strive for equity in opportunities and outcomes.

noun the management of money and other assets

• It is important to carefully manage your finances to ensure long-term financial stability.
• I need to figure out how to budget my finances better so I can save up for a vacation.
• I'm broke because I didn't watch my finances and spent all my money on unnecessary stuff.
• Her finances were like a leaky bucket, constantly losing money no matter how much she tried to save.

adjective having the ability to anticipate or plan for the future

• The company's foresighted approach to investing in new technology paid off in the long run.
• She's always been so foresighted when it comes to planning for the future.
• I wish I was as foresighted as him when it comes to making decisions.
• His foresighted vision for the project allowed us to anticipate potential challenges and plan accordingly.

noun assets or investments owned by a person or organization

• The company's holdings include various real estate properties across the country.
• She's got a lot of holdings in different businesses.
• His holdings are off the charts, he's basically rolling in dough.
• Her emotional holdings were shaken after the breakup.

noun a piece of land owned or held by someone

adjective relating to the ownership or holding of land

• The landholding was passed down through generations within the family.
• His landholding is pretty impressive, he owns acres of land.
• I heard she's got a massive landholding out in the countryside.
• In the business world, having a strong landholding can be compared to having a solid foundation for success.

adjective Lucrative is an adjective that describes something as profitable or producing a great deal of profit.

• Investing in real estate can be a lucrative opportunity for long-term financial growth.
• Selling homemade crafts online can be a pretty lucrative side hustle.
• If you want to make some serious cash, becoming a social media influencer is a lucrative gig.
• The artist's paintings were so captivating that they proved to be a lucrative window into her soul.

verb to become fully developed or ripe

adjective fully developed in body or mind, ripe, adult

• It is important for individuals to demonstrate mature behavior in professional settings.
• She's so mature for her age, always handling situations with grace.
• Dude, that party was full of mature adults, no drama at all.
• The idea has not yet matured enough to be implemented in our business strategy.

noun a legal agreement by which a bank or other creditor lends money at interest in exchange for taking title of the debtor's property, with the condition that the conveyance of title becomes void upon the payment of the debt.

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• The couple applied for a mortgage to buy their first home.
• They took out a mortgage to buy the house.
• They got a home loan to purchase the property.
• The burden of the mortgage weighed heavily on their finances.

noun realty - real estate; property consisting of houses and land

• The realty market has been experiencing a downturn due to the economic recession.
• I heard that the realty prices in this neighborhood are skyrocketing!
• I'm thinking of getting into the realty game and flipping some houses.
• In the realty of relationships, communication is key to a successful partnership.

noun a flowering plant's unit of reproduction, capable of developing into another such plant

verb to plant or sow with seeds

• The farmer planted the seed in the fertile soil.
• I'm going to start some seeds in my backyard garden.
• Let's go grab some grub at the Seed Shack.
• Education is the seed that grows into a tree of knowledge.

noun a piece of unexpected good fortune or financial gain

adjective denoting a piece of unexpected good fortune or financial gain

• The unexpected inheritance was a windfall for the family.
• Winning the lottery was a huge windfall for them.
• Getting that bonus was a total windfall!
• The discovery of oil in their backyard was a windfall for the small town.

noun a term used to refer to the group of individuals who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony award

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• The PEGOT acronym stands for winning a Pulitzer Prize, an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Oscar, and a Tony Award.
• Did you know that only a few people in history have achieved a PEGOT?
• She's on her way to becoming a PEGOT winner with all the talent she has.
• In the world of entertainment, achieving a PEGOT is like reaching the pinnacle of success.

noun A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation and gives shareholders voting rights and a share of profits

adjective Describing something that is typical, ordinary, or shared by many

• Investors who purchase common stock are entitled to vote on company decisions and receive dividends.
• If you buy common stock, you can vote on stuff and get dividends.
• Common stock is like owning a piece of the company and getting some cash back.
• Think of common stock as your ticket to being part of the company's inner circle.

noun a person or organization that acquires something, typically a company or business

• The acquirer completed the merger with the target company.
• The company that bought the other one just sealed the deal.
• The buyer totally scored in that business deal.
• The acquirer is like a hunter, always on the lookout for new opportunities.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects

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 specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The company is expanding its operations with an eye on increasing market share.
• She's saving up money with an eye on buying a new car.
• He's checking out the competition with an eye on taking them down.
• She navigates through life with an eye on her ultimate goal.