Investing glossary
Plain-language definitions of the investing terms you meet in filings, in the news and in Finzer.
15 terms, all of them on this page
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GDP
GDP measures the total value of goods and services produced in an economy over a specific period. Learn how GDP is calculated, what drives it, and how investors actually use it.
GDP per Capita
GDP per capita measures a country’s economic output per person by dividing total GDP by population. Learn how investors use it to compare living standards, growth potential, and market risk across countries.
GICS
GICS is a standardized system that classifies public companies into sectors, industries, and sub-industries. Learn how it shapes portfolios, benchmarks, and investment decisions.
GLEIF
GLEIF is the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation, the organization that oversees the worldwide system for identifying companies and institutions in financial markets. Learn why it matters for transparency, risk tracking, and smarter investing.
GNP
Gross National Product (GNP) measures the total value of goods and services produced by a country’s residents, no matter where they operate. Learn how it differs from GDP and when investors should care.
Golden Cross
A Golden Cross occurs when a shorter-term moving average crosses above a longer-term moving average, typically the 50-day over the 200-day. Learn how investors use it, why it matters, and when it actually works.
Goodwill
Goodwill is an intangible asset created when a company buys another business for more than the fair value of its net assets. Learn how it’s calculated, why impairments matter, and how investors should analyze it.
Gross Domestic Product
Gross Domestic Product measures the total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a given period. Learn how GDP is calculated, what drives it, and how investors actually use it.
Gross Margin
Gross margin measures how much profit a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services. Learn how to analyze it, what drives it, and how investors use it to spot quality businesses.
Gross National Income
Gross National Income measures the total income earned by a country’s residents, including income from abroad. Learn how it differs from GDP and why investors actually care.
Gross National Product
Gross National Product (GNP) measures the total value of goods and services produced by a country’s residents, including income earned abroad. Learn how it differs from GDP, why it matters for investors, and how to actually use it.
Gross Profit
Gross profit is a company’s revenue minus the direct costs of producing its goods or services. Learn how to analyze it, what drives it, and how investors actually use it.
Growth Equity
Growth equity is an investment strategy focused on buying minority stakes in fast-growing, already profitable companies. Learn how it works, how it compares to venture capital, and how investors can use it.
Growth Investing
Growth investing focuses on companies expected to grow revenues or earnings faster than the overall market, often 15-20%+ annually. Learn how it works, what drives returns, and how to use it without overpaying.
Growth Stock
A growth stock is a company expected to grow revenue or earnings significantly faster than the overall market. Learn how growth stocks work, how to spot them, and how to invest without overpaying.