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Investing

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Stocks, bonds, and other investments are extremely useful financial tools that enable investors (or anyone willing to make informed financial decisions backed by cash) to increase their value and become part of today's expeditiously changing business landscape.

Stocks are ownership shares of publicly traded companies that customers buy with the expectation of making a profit and (ideally) after doing a lot of research on the company's earnings, business model, etc Shares are purchased through a stock exchange, more specifically through a stockbroker, brokerage firm, or licensed trading website.

Shares of a company are always bought and sold by individuals and so there is never any delay in transaction processing. A company's stock price is likely to boost thanks to positive reports and earnings data, and so those who bought shares at a lower price will benefit from that price increase (since each share price increases). the bonds they bought are worth more). Some stocks also pay dividends or scheduled small payments to customers.

Bonds are essentially debt securities that are purchased by customers in exchange for interest. Government bonds can be purchased at a fixed price, and when they mature, investors can claim more money than they initially invested; Their advantage is obvious, and for the government, the advantage of having cash is very important. 

Investing wisely in stocks and bonds is a great way to increase value, plan for retirement, and play an active role in the financial landscape.

מילים חדשות מהטקסט

  • bonds /bɑndz/ noun קשרים

    are issued by governments and corporations when they want to raise money.

    Some investors cannot hold bonds that carry a rating worse than A.

  • expeditiously /ɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/ adverb במהירות

    quickly

    This case was expeditiously settled.

  • brokerage firm /ˈbroʊkərɪʤ fɜrm/ noun חברת תיווך

    acts as a liaison between their clients and the stock change

    Officials at all three brokerage firms say the charge applies to a relatively few clients.

  • dividends /əbˈteɪnd/ verb דיבידנדים

    a part of the profit of a company that is paid to the people who own shares in it

    Dividends will be sent to stockholders.

  • mature /məˈʧʊr/ verb בּוֹגֵר

    ready to be paid

    The policies mature after 15 years.

שאלות לשיחה

אין כאן תשובה נכונה — אלה שאלות לתרגול דיבור, לבד או מול מורה.

  1. For many people, their biggest investment is their house or apartment. Why do people put so much money into this investment?
  2. Have you ever invested in stocks or shares?
  3. What type of businesses do you think are a good investment at the moment?
  4. Do you think it’s risky to invest in the stock market?
  5. What causes stock market crashes

בדקו את עצמכם

3 שאלות. בחרו תשובה וקבלו בדיקה מיד.

  1. What is a bond?

  2. Why is it a good idea to invest in stocks and bonds?

  3. How large are dividends, typically?

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