Glossary - I

Inflation is a gradual loss of purchasing power, reflected in a broad rise in prices for goods and services over time.Inflation measures how quickly the prices of goods and services are rising.

The first public issue by a public limited company.

Organizations those invest, including insurance companies, depository institutions, pension funds, investment companies, and endowment funds

Investment advisers are financial professionals that make investment recommendations or conduct security analysis in exchange for a fee.

Issued share capital is simply the monetary value of the shares of stock a company actually offers for sale to investors. The number of issued shares generally corresponds to the amount of subscribed share capital, though neither amount can exceed the authorized amount.