Financial Glossary

A comprehensive guide to finance and investment terms. From basic concepts to advanced strategies, find clear definitions to help you navigate the markets.

Terms

Alpha

A measure of an investment's excess return relative to a benchmark index.

Beta

A measure of a stock's volatility relative to the overall market.

Dividend Yield

Annual dividends per share divided by the current stock price, expressed as a percentage.

Market Capitalization

The total dollar value of a company's outstanding shares — current price multiplied by shares outstanding.

Price-to-Earnings Ratio

A valuation ratio comparing a company's share price to its earnings per share (EPS).