NYSE Made Easy
Printed on November 21st 2009
Investing
The process of putting money someplace with the intention of making a financial gain. Investment possibilities include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and other financial instruments or ventures.
Stock Market
A market in which the public trades stock that someone already owns; the buying and selling of stock.
Glossary terms from: http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=292&page=teacher