Financial terminology

Explaining all financial concepts in this manual would be too far-reaching. However, understanding these concepts is crucial for optimal usage of PP and this manual.

In this page, you can find some reliable weblinks to gain a comprehensive understanding of this terminology. Concepts that are specifically related to PP e.g. account, transaction, purchase value, ... are covered elsewhere in this chapter.

• Investopedia.com has a large section about financial terms, alphabetically organised.
• Dutch-speaking readers can find an extensive alphabetically organised list at De Financiële Begrippenlijst
• The website of the European Central Bank features an extensive glossary of financial terms and abbreviations.
• The website iotafinance.com provides the translation of financial terms from/into English, French, Spanish, and German.
• The Library of Congress provides a 75 pages PDF bilingual glossary (English - Spanish).
• Securities versus stocks with some historical notes.