Hedge

The weighted average cost at which you purchased shares of a stock, calculated by dividing total cost by total quantity. Used for P&L calculations in UseMoney.

A measure of a stock's volatility relative to the overall market. Beta of 1 means the stock moves with the market; above 1 means more volatile; below 1 means less volatile.

Compound Annual Growth Rate. The annualized rate of return that smooths out volatility, showing how an investment would have grown if it grew at a steady rate.

A derivative contract that gives the buyer the right (but not obligation) to buy an underlying asset at a specified strike price before or on the expiry date.

A dematerialized account that holds shares and securities in electronic form, eliminating the need for physical certificates. Required to trade on Indian stock exchanges.

Futures & Options. Derivative instruments traded on NSE/BSE that derive their value from underlying assets like stocks or indices. Used for hedging and speculation.