G

global fund:
global fund:

A type of international mutual fund investing in both U.S. funds and overseas funds

going public:

An expression used to describe the first public selling of shares of an institution that previously sold shares privately

good-till-canceled order (GTC):
good-till-canceled order (GTC):

A type of order to buy or sell a stock at a specified price. However, the order does not expire unless it is fulfilled or the investor cancels it.

greenshoe:

An agreement that allows the underwriters to buy more shares of an IPO, up to 15%

gross domestic product (GDP):

The total value of goods and services produced by a nation. In the U.S. it is calculated by the Commerce Department, and it is the main measure of U.S. economic output (In other countries, the GDP is called the gross national product (GNP).)

gross spread:

The difference between an IPO's offering price and the price the members of the syndicate pay for the shares

growth fund:
growth fund:

A type of mutual fund focusing on fast-growing companies. These funds carry more risk but will generally produce higher earnings than most funds.

growth stock:
growth stock:

A stock that generally grows faster than the S&P 500 and will likely produce consistent profits

H

The yield calculated by dividing the income plus price appreciation during a specified time period by the cost of the investment