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Balanced Fund
A type of managed fund whose investment strategy is to have, at all times, roughly equal proportion of higher risk/return assets and lower risk/return assets (also refer to asset allocation).
Balloon Payment
The optional lump sum remaining at the end of an asset purchase agreement.
Bear Market
A market that is decreasing over time. The opposite to a bull market.
Benefit
In relation to superannuation, the entitlement to a lump sum, pension or annuity.
Blue Chip Shares
Shares in large well established companies that have shown ability to pay dividends in uncertain markets.
Bonds
Also known as fixed interest securities, are agreements that guarantee to repay a fixed amount of money at a pre-determined date in the future (maturity date). Bonds are generally issued by Governments, banks or companies to finance investment projects.
Broker
An individual who executes investors' orders to buy or sell securities.
Brokerage
A fee charged by a financial adviser or stockbroker for a transaction. Sometimes referred to as commission.
Bull Market
A market that is increasing over time. The opposite to a bear market.