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Investments in a company that will benefit the company and remain on its books for many years to come.

An investor will purchase a security with the hope that it will increase in value.

The maximum amount an individual or company can borrow to buy securities.

Stock shares that are used as collateral to secure a loan from another party.

A contract signed by a customer that permits the broker-dealer to lend securities in that customer’s margin account.

A mutual fund that comes with a sales charge or commission

A sales charge commission charged to an investor when buying or redeeming shares in a mutual fund.

Shares of a company that can be bought and sold on a stock market

A financial instrument that is traded through an exchange.

A put or a call option that is traded on a national exchange