Vendor Placing

A placing of shares, by a stockbroker on behalf of persons who have acquired the shares (as consideration) for a business dealing with the company whose shares are being sold for cash. The shares are being sold as the persons may not wish to hold the shares of the company.

Venture Capital

Monies which are invested in a commercial venture with highly uncertain chance of success; hence, such monies are called risk capital.

Venture Capitalist

A person or institution which invests in venture capital companies.

Volatility

The degree and frequency of fluctuation in the prices of securities or commodities.