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50 investing terms every Australian investor should know

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By Tom Watson, Liam Kennedy Verified
| EIN News
If you've ever wondered what terms like dead cat bounce, short squeeze, HODL or diamond hands actually mean, you're not alone. The investing world is full of jargon, from basic sharemarket terms to complex Wall Street slang. Understanding these investing terms can help you make sense of market moves, analyst commentary and social media investing trends. Here's a plain-English guide to 50 investing and stock market terms every Australian investor should know.
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Why smart investors keep buying when markets fall

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By Scott Phillips, Tom Watson, Jamie Hannah
| EIN News
Here's a phrase only a boffin could make up: 'dollar-cost averaging'. It kind of feels like some sort of tax calculation or a phrase accountants would use, right? I should make it my aim to come up with a better term. But I'm a finance nerd, not a creative genius, so instead, I'll give a Freddo Frog to anyone who can come up with a better one. Especially because it's a really important idea that will not only help you build long-term wealth, but also ride the waves of volatility.
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Australian financial glossary: 140+ money terms explained

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By Tom Watson
| EIN News
Looking for the meaning of ASIC, CGT, ETF, SMSF or negative gearing? Our Australian financial glossary explains 140+ money terms, acronyms and finance jargon in plain English. Whether you're reading a payslip, comparing super funds, investing, or making a complaint, this regularly-updated guide breaks down common and complex financial language so you can understand what really matters. Bookmark this page (last reviewed June 2026) and use it as your go-to guide to decoding the language of money.
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