FINANCIAL GLOSSARY : V
Valuation
To determine the value of an asset or company.
Venture capital (VC)
Funds that are made available to small young companies who have high growth potential. Managerial and technical advisors may also provide their services in this type of investment.
Volatility
The relative rate at which the price of a security rises and falls over time. This is found by calculating the annualised standard deviation of daily changes in price.
Volume
The number of bonds, shares and securities that are traded on the Stock Exchange for a given period.
Voting right
Ownership of shares usually gives the shareholder the right to vote in election for directors of the company and other corporate policy matters. One share means one vote.
