1. a company that spreads investors" capital over a variety of
securities
2. an investor"s selection of securities
3. a person who can advise investors and buy and sell shares for them
4. a stock in a large company or corporation that is considered to be a
secure investment
5. a stock in an industry not much affected by cyclical trends that offers
a good return but only a limited chance of a rise or decline in price
6. a stock which usually has a high purchasing price and a low current rate
of return that is expected to appreciated in capital value
7. a wholesaler in stocks and shares who deals with brockers
8. financial organizations such as pension funds and insurance companies
which own most of the shares of all leading companies(over 60%, and rising)
9. the use of information not known to the public to make a profit out of
buying or selling shares
1 mutual fund 2 portfolio 3 stockbroker 4 blue chip 5 defensive stock 6
growth stock 7 market-maker 8 institutional investors 9 insider
share-dealing