Stock Market Vocabulary

noun the highest price a buyer is willing to pay for a security or commodity

• The bid price for the artwork at the auction reached a record high.
• I heard the bid price for that vintage car was through the roof!
• The bid price for the concert tickets was insane, but I had to have them.
• In the game of negotiations, knowing when to raise your bid price can make or break a deal.

noun an offer to pay a certain amount of money for something

verb to offer a certain amount of money for something, especially at an auction

• The company submitted a bid for the construction project.
• I'm going to put in a bid for that vintage car on eBay.
• I'm gonna throw my bid in for those concert tickets.
• She made a bid for his heart but he was already taken.

noun a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others

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• The broker facilitated the sale of the property between the buyer and seller.
• I hired a broker to help me find the best insurance policy.
• My broker hooked me up with a sweet deal on that car.
• She acted as a broker of information between the two parties.

noun the business of buying and selling goods or assets for others

• The brokerage firm handles all the transactions related to buying and selling stocks.
• I'm thinking of using a brokerage to invest in the stock market.
• My friend works at a brokerage and makes a lot of money.
• In the world of finance, the brokerage acts as a middleman between buyers and sellers.

noun an investor who buys a financial security in the hope that its price will rise

• The rancher raised a prize-winning bull to compete in the livestock show.
• Did you see the size of that bull at the farm?
• That bull is huge, man!
• The stock market took a bull run last week.

noun A person or business that buys and sells goods or services for profit

• The dealer at the art auction was very knowledgeable about the pieces up for sale.
• I heard that the car dealer down the street is having a big sale this weekend.
• My friend is a blackjack dealer at the casino and makes good money in tips.
• She was known as the dealer of gossip in our group of friends.

noun a trade or swap of goods or services

verb to give something in return for something else

• The foreign exchange market allows for the trading of different currencies.
• Let's exchange phone numbers so we can stay in touch.
• I'll trade you my sandwich for your chips - want to exchange?
• Their exchange of ideas during the meeting led to a breakthrough in their project.

noun a price at which a security is offered for sale to the public

• The issue price of the new shares was set at $10 per share.
• They're selling the new shares for $10 each.
• The price for the new shares is $10 a pop.
• The issue price represents the starting point for investors to get in on the action.

noun a person who does a particular job, especially a routine one

• The jobber was responsible for purchasing materials in bulk for the company.
• My uncle works as a jobber, buying and selling goods for a profit.
• The jobber scored a sweet deal on those electronics.
• In the world of finance, a jobber is like a middleman facilitating transactions.

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

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

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun

• One way to make money is by investing in the stock market.
• I heard you can make money by selling old stuff online.
• I'm always looking for new hustles to make money on the side.
• They say knowledge is power, but in this world, money makes the world go round.

noun a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline

verb to plummet or decline rapidly

• The stock market took a nose dive after the economic report was released.
• The team's performance took a nose dive in the second half of the game.
• His grades really took a nose dive after he stopped studying.
• Her confidence took a nose dive after the criticism from her peers.

noun the value assigned to a security when it is issued

• The bonds were issued at par value, meaning they were sold for their face value.
• I bought the shares at par value because I believe they are worth it.
• I snagged these stocks at par value, can't believe my luck!
• Her kindness towards others is truly at par value, unmatched by anyone else.

noun a system for the buying and selling of stocks, shares, and other securities

article a word that is used to limit a noun, indicating the type of reference being made by the noun

• Investors need to carefully analyze the trends before deciding to play the market.
• I heard John is trying to play the market with some new stocks.
• Don't play the market unless you know what you're doing.
• She decided to play the market of emotions by manipulating her friend's feelings.

noun a withdrawal or retreat

verb to move or retreat backwards

adverb in a manner that involves moving or retreating backwards

• The company decided to pull back on their expansion plans due to economic uncertainty.
• I think it's time to pull back and reassess our approach before moving forward.
• Dude, you need to pull back and chill out before you say something you regret.
• Sometimes it's necessary to pull back and take a break in order to gain a fresh perspective on a situation.

noun A person who invests in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of making a profit

• The speculator carefully analyzed market trends before making any investment decisions.
• The speculator was always on the lookout for the next big opportunity to make some money.
• That speculator is always trying to play the market and make a quick buck.
• In the world of finance, the speculator is like a gambler placing bets on the stock market.

noun a general upward direction or tendency, especially of prices, values, or rates of occurrence

• The stock market has been showing a steady uptrend over the past few weeks.
• Looks like the prices are on the rise, we're definitely in an uptrend.
• The market is going up, it's all about that uptrend.
• Just like the sun rising every morning, the uptrend in the market is inevitable.

noun a street in lower Manhattan, New York City, known for being the financial center of the United States

• Wall Street is known for its bustling financial district in New York City.
• I heard that a lot of big companies are located on Wall Street.
• Some people dream of making it big on the Wall Street trading floor.
• In the world of finance, success on Wall Street is often seen as the ultimate achievement.

noun a noun is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

• The fluctuations in the financial markets can have a significant impact on the economy.
• I heard that the financial markets are doing well this week.
• I'm thinking of investing in the stock market, those financial markets seem hot right now.
• Navigating the financial markets is like riding a rollercoaster, with ups and downs.

noun a corner (refers to a physical space or a market advantage)

verb have/get (action words indicating possession or acquisition)

preposition on (shows the relationship between 'have/get' and 'a corner')

• The company was able to have a corner on the market due to their innovative product.
• I think we can get a corner on this project if we work together efficiently.
• Once we figure out the new software, we'll totally have a corner on it.
• She seemed to have a corner on his heart, as he couldn't stop thinking about her.

noun refers to activities or movements that occur within a single day, especially in the context of trading or financial markets

• The intraday trading activity showed high volatility throughout the day.
• We made some quick profits from intraday trading today.
• I'm trying my luck with intraday trades to make some fast cash.
• Intraday movements in the stock market can be like riding a rollercoaster.