
MY FINANCE DICTIONARY
Investment and Markets

Hisse Senedi
It is a security that allows one to become a shareholder in a company.

Tahvil
It is a long-term debt instrument; like a government bond with a 5-year maturity.

Bono
It is a short-term debt instrument; generally for a period of 1 year or less.

Fon
It is an investment pool that brings together and manages the money of many investors.

Portföy
It is the sum of all financial assets owned by the investor.

Temettü
It is the share of the company's profits distributed to the shareholders.

Likidite
It is the characteristic of an asset to be easily converted into cash.

Volatilite
It is the rate of price fluctuation in the markets.

Arbitraj
It is about profiting from the price difference in different markets.

Endeks
It is a measure that reflects the overall performance of the market.

Futures
It is a contract to buy or sell at a specific price on a specific date.

Cashing a Check
Cashing a check before its due date with a commission or interest deduction. For example, you can cash a 10,000 TL check due in 3 months today, but you will receive a lower amount.