Glossary of Terms
There are currently 12 names in this directory beginning with the letter E.
EarningsProfits made by a company which is then shared with the shareholders of that company.
Earnings per shareThe division of profits over shares in a company.
Electronic funds transfer (EFT)Financial transactions which take place via computer networks.
EncryptionThe process of communicating online by converting data into a specific code so that only authorized individuals can decode it.
EndowmentsLong term funds that are usually owned by non-profit organizations.
Enterprise risk managementA strategic plan by an organization to manage risks.
Entry priceThe price an investor pays to obtain an investment.
EquityOwnership interest in a corporation in the form of common stock or preferred stock. Equity gives you ownership in a company. If you own stocks or shares, you have equity in, or own a portion (however small) of the company. Alternatively, total assets minus total liabilities are called shareholder's equity or net worth.
Estate The net worth of a person’s assets in terms of property, possessions etc. usually at death
Exchange rateThe rate at which one type of currency can be traded for another
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)A group of securities (Commodities, stocks, bonds etc.) traded on a stock exchange that usually tracks a stock index.
ExpenditureThe money that is paid toward something or will be paid.