a high-risk investment
121penny stock — Used in the context of general equities. stock that typically sells for less than $1 a share>, although it may rise to as much as $10/share after the initial public offering, usually because of heavy promotion. All are traded OTC, many of them …
122Toxic — A very high risk investment which is highly likely to be in default. * * * toxic UK US /ˈtɒksɪk/ adjective ► poisonous: toxic to sb/sth »These substances can be toxic to humans. toxic chemical/substance/material »The company has cut toxic… …
123make your name — ► to become famous by achieving something: »He had already made his name on Wall Street in the early 90s with his high risk investment strategies. Main Entry: ↑name …
124junk — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ old ▪ sculptures made from old junk and scrap metal ▪ useless … OF JUNK ▪ bit, piece …
125Gilt-Edged Securities — High grade bonds that are issued by a government or firm. This type of security originally boasted gilded edges, thus the name. In the case of a firm, a gilt edged security is a stock or bond issued by a company that has a strong record of… …
126Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
127Subprime mortgage crisis — Part of a series on: Late 2000s financial crisis Major dimensions …
128Late-2000s financial crisis — The TED spread (in red) increased significantly during the financial crisis, reflecting an increase in perceived credit risk …
