Financial Dictionary
Investing Glossary
Plain-English definitions of financial terms — from Amortisation to Zero-Coupon Bonds.
Demat Account Dematerialized Account
Beginner
An account that holds your shares and securities in electronic form instead of physical certificates, required to trade on Indian stock exchanges.
Derivative Advanced
A financial contract whose value is derived from an underlying asset like a stock, index, or commodity. Futures and options are the most common types.
Diversification Beginner
Spreading investments across different assets, sectors, or geographies to reduce risk, so a decline in one holding doesn't sink the whole portfolio.
Dividend Yield Beginner
Annual dividend payments divided by the current share price, expressed as a percentage. Shows how much cash return a stock pays relative to its price.