The first stock offering by a private company to the general public.

A formal agreement in which a person transfers their assets to a trustee on their behalf in order to benefit a designated beneficiary.

A tax deduction that is claimed as an itemized deduction on a tax return rather than as the standard deduction.

A deal whereby a person or organization pays a business a fee in exchange for financial security against potential losses.

Legal rights associated with intellectual property, including inventions, literary and artistic works, and brand names, logos, and images.

The cost of borrowing is frequently expressed as a percentage of the loan amount.

A calculation of an investment's profitability that involves dividing yearly cash flows by the initial capital investment

A market that crosses international borders.

A dividend paid before the conclusion of the fiscal year for a firm.

A ratio that is used to determine the pace at which a business sells its products.

A variety of investments that are handled as a single entity and include stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents.