Here a few terms term a financial advisor may use: Diversification: diversification is the process of allocating capital in a way that reduces the exposure to any one particular asset or risk. A typical path towards diversification is to reduce risk or volatility by investing in a variety of assets. Financial asset: Asset is a non-physical whose value is derived from a contractual claim, such as bank deposits, bonds, and stocks. Financial assets are usually more liquid than other tangible assets, such as commodities or real estate, and maybe traded on financial markets. A dividend is a payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits. When a corporation earns a profit or surplus, the corporation can re-invest the gain in the business (called retained earnings) and pay a proportion of the benefit as a dividend to shareholders. I hope this helps you think differently. If you are a financial advisor, please post your info below so ppl can contact you. Disclaimer - Always check a person credentials. And I am not associated with any company which is listed in this post. #financialfreedom #financialadvisor #stocks #learnmoreaboutbusiness #businesstips #expandyourmoney #spendmoneytomakemoney #entrepreneurlife #management #weplan #wemanaged #fidelityinvestments #washingtonmutual #edwardjonesinvestments #bankofamerica #wellsfargobank #suntrustbank https://www.instagram.com/p/B08zcGBl8V4/?igshid=joqoysx3d08s