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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Carrying charge Morgan: Hey Eliana, have you heard about carrying charges in finance? Eliana: Hi Morgan! Yes, carrying charges are the costs associated with holding or carrying an asset, like storage fees for…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Captive agents Isla: Hey Scarlett, have you heard of captive agents? Scarlett: Hi Isla! Yes, captive agents are insurance agents who exclusively represent one insurance company. Isla: Right, they’re tied or “captive” to…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Capitalization ratio Samantha: Hi Isabelle, do you know what a capitalization ratio is? Isabelle: No, I’m not familiar with that term. What does it mean? Samantha: A capitalization ratio is a financial metric…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Capital surplus Stella: Hey Olivia, do you know what capital surplus is? Olivia: Hi Stella, yes, it’s the amount by which a company’s total capital exceeds its par value. Stella: Right, it represents…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Capital structure Paisley: Hi Anna, do you know what capital structure is in business and finance? Anna: No, I’m not familiar with it. What does it mean? Paisley: Capital structure refers to how…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Capital markets Ashley: Hi Molly, have you ever heard about capital markets? Molly: Hi Ashley! Yes, capital markets are where individuals and institutions buy and sell financial securities like stocks, bonds, and derivatives.…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Capital lease Piper: Hi Maya! Do you know what a capital lease is? Maya: Hi Piper! Yes, a capital lease is a lease agreement where the lessee has the benefits and risks of…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Capital gains tax Arianna: Hey, Ruby! Do you know what capital gains tax is all about? Ruby: Hi, Arianna! Yes, capital gains tax is a tax imposed on the profit earned from selling…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Capital assets Morgan: Hi Avery! Do you know what capital assets are in finance? Avery: Hi Morgan! Yes, capital assets are long-term assets that are held for investment or productive use, such as…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Called away Eva: Hi Aurora, have you ever experienced being “called away” in the stock market? Aurora: Hi Eva! Yes, being “called away” happens when you’ve sold covered call options on a stock…