A stock that provides better-than-average earnings growth over a period of years.

Stock of a small to mid-capitalization company that is expanding rapidly. Growth stocks offer the greatest long-term appreciation potential, but are also the most volatile and vulnerable to changing business conditions .

Stock of a company which is growing earnings and/or revenue faster than its industry or the overall market. Such companies usually pay little or no dividends, preferring to use the income instead to finance further expansion.

A stock from a company expected to show quick earnings and revenue growth, but little if any dividends.

Stock that has shown better-than-average growth in earnings, and is expected to continue to do so through discoveries of additional resources, development of new products or expanding markets.

A stock having earnings growth at an above-average rate.

the stock of a corporation whose revenue and earnings are growing at an above-average rate; usually marked by a relatively high price/earnings ratio.

The stock of a firm that is expected to have above-average increases in revenues and earnings. These firms usually retain most earnings for reinvestment and therefore pay small dividends. The stock, often selling at relatively high price-earnings ratios, is subject to wide swings in price. Examples include DuPont, General Electric, and IBM.

A company that is expected to produce more and more profits and exceed the average returns of the market over time

A stock whose earnings and market price have increased over time at a rate that is well above average.

The stock of a firm that is expected to have above-average increases in revenues and earnings. Growth stocks often sell at high price-earnings ratios and are subject to wide swings in price. (Compare Income stock.)

stock of a corporation that has had faster than average gains in earnings and is expected to continue to

a stock that is looking to capture rapid revenues

When a company can consistently produce faster than average growth, it is known as a growth stock. These companies tend to have chances to invest money and return more than the opportunity cost of capital. An example of a growth stock is Coca-Cola Co. Different investors will look to invest in different types of stocks, depending on a multitude of reasons, including their investment goals.

A relatively speculative stock, usually one of a relatively new company that is expected to grow at a fast rate. Consequently, the stocks usually sell at high price/earnings ratios while paying low dividends.

The stock of a firm whose earnings are generally growing faster than the economy or market norm.

The shares of a company whose earnings are expected to grow at an above-average rate.

The stock of a firm generally growing faster than the economy or market norm. The risk with growth stock tends to be high.

One whose value is expected to grow dramatically over time. Its return comes primarily from its rising share price, and not from dividends.

The shares of companies that have enjoyed better-than-average growth over recent years and are expected to continue their climb.

A stock that sells at a relatively high P/E ratio on account of the prospect of continuing high earnings growth. Theoretically, growth stocks are thought to underperform value stocks over the long-term, though, in the UK at least, they have outperformed in recent years.

A company whose earnings are expected to grow faster than the average rise in similar businesses and prosperity as a whole.

A stock that has exhibited faster-than-average earnings, and is expected to continue such growth in the future.

A relatively speculative issue, often paying low dividends and selling at high price-earnings ratios.

Shares in a company with a low dividend yield and high investor expectations of future growth.

stocks whose revenues and/or earnings are growing faster than the average company at the current time.

The stock of a corporation whose sales and earnings are expanding faster than the general economy.

Common stock of a company that has an opportunity to invest money and earn more than the opportunity cost of capital.

Stock with good prospects for future expansion, promising capital gain.

Growth stocks are equity shares of companies whose earnings are expected to increase at an above-average rate. Low yields and relatively high price/earnings ratios often typify growth stocks. Their prices reflect investors' belief in their future earnings in growth

The stock of a company whose business is considered recession-resistant and also possesses an above-average growth rate.

The stock of firms which give indications of "better than average" expansion potential. Growth stocks are generally less affected by economic factors than cyclical stocks and tend to plow earnings back into the company to finance future growth. For this reason, they tend to have more growth potential, and be more volatile, than dividend-paying stocks.

Stock of a company with earnings' growth at a fairly rapid rate that is anticipated to continue to grow at high levels. Growth stocks are riskier investments than average stocks, however, because they generally have higher price/earnings ratios and make little or no dividend payments to shareholders. See: Dividend; Growth And Income Fund; Growth Fund; Growth Stock Theory; Price/Earnings Ratio; Risk

A stock representing a company which has had a history of increasing its revenues more quickly than other companies. A selection of growth stocks can be used to form a Growth ETF. Growth stocks are often expensive. See " Value Stock". Growth stocks have historically given generally lower rates of return than have value stocks.

The earnings of stock in a corporation that have increased consistently over a number of years and show every indication of considerable further expansion.

stocks of companies with less overall sensitivity to changes in the overall economy with more consistent growth over time.

A stock of a company that has demonstrated faster than average earnings and will continue to do so in the near future. Growth stocks are more riskier than larger company stocks, however tend to pay a higher premium for that incurred risk. igh-Grade Bond A bond rated AAA or AA by various bond rating companies such as Moody's, Dun & Bradstreet, and Standard & Poors. A high grade bond is a bond issued by a corporation that is extremely secure. That means that the corporation's ability to pay the investor his/her interest payments plus pay back the original principal will more than likely occur.

Stocks of younger or smaller companies, have relatively high risk and represent relatively aggressive investments. Usually, they have grown significantly in the past 3 to 5 years and are expected to continue growing for the next few years. Dividends, if any, are small and erratic, mostly because growing companies prefer to reinvest earnings in development efforts rather than set aside a percentage for shareholders. Growth stocks are usually purchased as a long-term holding, with the expectation that they will pay dividends (as well as appreciate in price per share) in the future, thus providing income at a later time.

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Stock of a company with a record of growth in earnings at a relatively rapid rate.

a stock that grows faster than the economy. These companies are usually small. However, bigger companies can be growth stocks, too, such as Wal-Mart.

Stock of a company in a new industry or of a company participating in an emerging industry.

Stock of a corporation that has exhibited faster-than-average gains in earnings over the last few years and which analysts expect to continue to show high levels of profit growth.

A stock in a company characterized by above-average growth in earnings or sales. Growth stocks tend to have a high price relative to earnings and provide little, if any, dividend.

Stock of a company with a record of earnings growth at a relatively high rate.

Company that is expected to achieve higher than average earnings growth. Growth stocks usually have a high P/E ratio relative to the market as a whole.

Stocks of younger or smaller companies with relatively high risk. Usually, they have grown significantly in the past three to five years and are expected to continue growing and represent relatively aggressive investments. Dividends, if any, are small and erratic, mostly because growing companies reinvest earnings in development efforts rather than paying out to shareholders. Growth stocks are usually purchased as a long-term holding.

Common stock of a company with excellent prospects for above average growth; a company which over a period of time seems destined for above-average expansion.

The stock of a company that has shown or is expected to show growth in earnings per share.

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Usually a non-dividend paying common stock of a company with expansion potential. The corporate funds that would normally be paid to shareholders as dividends are put back into the company to pay for expansion. Growth stocks have the potential for capital gains rather than income.

Both "Growth" and "Value" are labels put upon a stock or mutual fund by investors.