Gap Risk:

The risk that an investment’s price will change from one level to another with no trading in between. Usually such movements occur when there are adverse news announcements, which can cause a stock price to drop substantially from the previous day’s closing price.

Global Fund:

A mutual fund that can invest in companies located anywhere in the world, including your own country.

Growth Investing:

A strategy whereby an investor seeks out stocks with what they deem good growth potential. In most cases a growth stock is defined as a company whose earnings are expected to grow at an above-average rate than its industry or the overall market.

Guaranteed Stock:

Common or preferred stock whose dividends are guaranteed.