Financial Glossary
Key terms and concepts in the world of finance and investments.
Asset
Economic resource owned or controlled by an entity with the expectation that it will provide future benefits.
Liability
Company obligation representing debts or financial commitments that must be paid in the future.
Equity
Difference between a company's assets and liabilities, representing the net value belonging to shareholders or owners.
Variable Income
Financial instruments such as stocks that represent ownership in a company, whose value can fluctuate according to the market.
Fixed Income
Financial instruments such as bonds that represent loans made to an entity, with the promise of periodic interest payments and return of principal at maturity.
NAV (Net Asset Value)
Net Asset Value, indicator of the value of an asset portfolio minus liabilities.
Liquidity
Ease with which an asset can be converted into cash without affecting its market price.
Tax Efficiency
Tax advantage of certain financial instruments that minimizes the tax impact on investor gains, such as ETF and ETN structures that allow in-kind redemptions and tax deferral.
ETF (Exchange Traded Fund)
Investment funds traded on stock exchanges that track the performance of an index, sector, commodity, or other asset.
ETN (Exchange Traded Note)
Debt instruments issued by financial institutions whose return is linked to the performance of a reference index.
ETC (Exchange Traded Commodity)
Exchange-traded securities that track the price of a specific commodity or commodity index.
ETI (Exchange Traded Instrument)
Innovative financial instruments from Altarius ETI backed by assets traded on exchanges, whose performance is linked to the NAV of the underlying assets.
White Label Platform
Software platforms created by one company but rebranded and sold by another as their own. This allows companies to offer services under their own brand.
Derivative
Financial contract whose value is derived from the performance of an underlying asset such as stocks, bonds, indices, etc.
Perpetual Bond
Bond with no maturity date that pays interest indefinitely or until the issuer decides to redeem it.
Market Risk
Risk of investment losses due to adverse movements in market prices.
Credit Risk
Risk that the issuer of a bond or other debt instrument will not meet its payment obligations.
AML (Anti-Money Laundering)
Set of procedures, laws, and regulations designed to stop the generation of income through illegal activities.
KYC (Know Your Client)
Procedure to verify client identity and assess involved risks.
Central Custody
Process where securities are registered and stored by a centralized entity, facilitating buying and selling without lengthy verification processes.
Clearing House
Entity that acts as an intermediary to facilitate the settlement of operations, ensuring compliance with the obligations of the parties involved.
Financial Regulation
Rules and laws designed to supervise and control financial institutions, markets, and their participants to maintain stability and protect investors.
Hedge Fund
Private investment fund that uses advanced risk and asset management strategies to obtain high returns.
Market Maker
Entity or individual that offers to buy and sell assets in the market to provide liquidity and facilitate trading.
Segregated Portfolio
Portfolio of assets that is kept separate from other portfolios and liabilities, providing transparency and security to investors.
Private Placement Memorandum (PPM)
Legal document providing details about a private investment offering to potential investors, detailing risks, terms, and conditions of the investment.
ISIN (International Securities Identification Number)
Unique identification code for securities, facilitating their trading and settlement internationally.
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