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Bear market

A period in which market prices fall substantially, commonly defined as a drop of 20 percent or more from a recent high.

Why it matters

Bear markets often signal economic worries and reduce the value of investments.

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Initial public offering

The first sale of a private company's shares to the public, after which the shares trade on a stock exchange.

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Market capitalisation

The total value of a listed company, calculated as its share price multiplied by the number of shares.

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Dividend

A share of a company's profit paid out to its shareholders, usually in cash.

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Bond yield

The annual return an investor earns on a bond, which moves in the opposite direction to the bond's price.

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