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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Bid wanted Zoey: James, have you heard of the term “bid wanted” in finance? James: Yes, Zoey, “bid wanted” refers to a request from an investor or trader to buy a security at…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Bid to cover ratio Skylar: Hey Ronald, have you ever heard of the bid to cover ratio in finance? Ronald: Hi Skylar, yes, I have. The bid to cover ratio is a measure…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Bid asked spread Arianna: Hi Alan, do you know what a bid-ask spread is in business and finance? Alan: Hi Arianna, yes, the bid-ask spread is the difference between the highest price a…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Beneficial ownership Madison: Hey Joe, do you know what beneficial ownership means in finance? Joe: Hi Madison, yes, it refers to the actual owners of assets, even if the assets are held in…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Below par Skylar: Hi Arthur, have you heard the term “below par” in business and finance? Arthur: Yes, Skylar. Below par refers to a bond trading at a price lower than its face…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Bearer form Katherine: Hi Alan, have you heard about bearer form before? Alan: Hey Katherine, yes, bearer form refers to a financial instrument, such as a bond or stock certificate, that is not…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Bear raid Orla: Hi David, have you heard of a bear raid in finance? David: Hi Orla! Yes, a bear raid happens when investors intentionally try to lower the price of a stock…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Basis price Skylar: Hi William, have you heard about the basis price in finance? William: Yes, it’s the difference between the spot price of a commodity and the futures price. Skylar: That’s correct.…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Barefoot pilgrim Eliana: Hey Scott, have you heard about the “barefoot pilgrim” concept in business and finance? Scott: Hi Eliana, yes, it’s a term used to describe someone who travels with minimal possessions…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Bank trust department Emery: Hey Paul, do you know what a bank trust department does? Paul: Hi Emery, yes, a bank trust department manages trusts, estates, and investments on behalf of clients. Emery:…