HK50/HKHI
Names for the Hong Kong Hang Seng index.
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Stock Index
The combined price of a group of stocks, expressed against a base number, allowing assessment of how the group is performing relative to the past.
Read full definitionJPN225 (Nikkei)
A Japanese index based on the top 225 companies traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, commonly called the Nikkei. Price-weighted and calculated daily since 1950, it operates in yen and shows a positive correlation to the currency: when the yen depreciates, listed Japanese stocks tend to rise. It is known for its day-to-day volatility.
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Adjustment
The impact on a share price of a company paying out dividends on the ex-date. The price takes a slight dip because money flows out of the company to shareholders, with the dividend adjustment occurring at the close of business before the ex-dividend date.
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A term for the Australian Securities Exchange index (ASX 200), which tracks the top 200 companies by market capitalisation listed on the Australian stock exchange.
Read full definitionBear Market
Any market that experiences a fall of around 20% or more from its recent high. Most commonly applied to stock markets, the term can also be used for anything traded, including currencies and commodities. It is the opposite of a bull market.
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A fixed-income investment representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental. It works like an I.O.U. between lender and borrower that includes the details of the loan and its payments.
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Any market in which prices are rising or expected to rise imminently. Typically applied to stock markets, the term can also be used for anything traded, including currencies and commodities. It is the opposite of a bear market.
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A marketplace where securities are paid for and delivered immediately at the point of sale. A stock exchange is a cash market because investors receive their shares as soon as they have paid for them.
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