\documentclass[10pt,a4paper]{article} % Packages \usepackage{fancyhdr} % For header and footer \usepackage{multicol} % Allows multicols in tables \usepackage{tabularx} % Intelligent column widths \usepackage{tabulary} % Used in header and footer \usepackage{hhline} % Border under tables \usepackage{graphicx} % For images \usepackage{xcolor} % For hex colours %\usepackage[utf8x]{inputenc} % For unicode character support \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} % Without this we get weird character replacements \usepackage{colortbl} % For coloured tables \usepackage{setspace} % For line height \usepackage{lastpage} % Needed for total page number \usepackage{seqsplit} % Splits long words. %\usepackage{opensans} % Can't make this work so far. Shame. 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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{2} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Introduction}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{This cheat sheet seeks to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and financial literacy. Its purpose is to empower engineers with the knowledge to navigate financial discussions effectively. Your feedback and suggestions for enhancements are greatly appreciated. Please send them to Enrique at enriqueM@company.com} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{1.84 cm} x{6.16 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Basic Investment Terminology}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Asset & Any resource with economic value that an individual, corporation, or country owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide future benefit. \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 6) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Capital & Capital refers to financial assets or resources that a business or individual uses to generate income or wealth. It can include cash, machinery, property, investments, and other assets. \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 7) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \seqsplit{Principal} & The original sum of money invested or borrowed, excluding any interest or earnings. It is the initial amount of money that is either invested or loaned. \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 6) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \seqsplit{Portfolio} & A collection of financial investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities held by an individual, institution, or fund manager. \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 5) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Return & Also known as investment return, is the gain or loss on an investment over a specific period, expressed as a percentage of the initial investment. \tn % Row Count 29 (+ 5) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} Capital Gain & The profit earned from the sale of an asset, such as stocks, real estate, or other investments, that has increased in value since its purchase. \tn % Row Count 34 (+ 5) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{1.84 cm} x{6.16 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Basic Investment Terminology (cont)}} \tn % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Capital Loss & The decrease in value of an asset when it is sold for less than its purchase price. \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{1.84 cm} x{6.16 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Investment Asset Classes}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Cash & Physical currency or money in the form of coins or banknotes that is readily available for transactions. \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Bonds & Bonds are debt securities issued by governments or corporations to raise capital. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Mutual Funds & Investment vehicles that pool money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other assets. \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 5) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} ETFs & Investment funds that are traded on stock exchanges like individual stocks. They hold assets such as stocks, bonds, or commodities and provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio in a single security. \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 8) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Stocks & Also known as shares or equities, represent ownership in a company. \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 3) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} Real Estate & Property consisting of land, buildings, and natural resources such as minerals and water. It includes residential, commercial, and industrial properties that can be bought, sold, or rented for investment or personal use. \tn % Row Count 31 (+ 8) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{1.84 cm} x{6.16 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Investment Asset Classes (cont)}} \tn % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \seqsplit{Commodities} & Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold, such as oil, gold, wheat, and livestock. \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Sources}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{"Financial Terms Dictionary." Investopedia, Investopedia, \seqsplit{www.investopedia.com/financial-term-dictionary-4769738.} Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{1.44 cm} x{6.56 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Basic Finance Terminology}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Credit & A financial transaction that increases assets or decreases liabilities and equity on a company's balance sheet. \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Debit & A financial transaction that decreases assets or increases liabilities and equity on a company's balance sheet. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \seqsplit{Liability} & An obligation or debt that a person or entity owes to another party. It can include loans, mortgages, accounts payable, and other financial obligations that must be settled in the future. \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 6) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Equity & The ownership interest in a company or asset after subtracting liabilities. It can also refer to stock or shares in a company that represent ownership. \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 5) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Net worth & The value of assets owned by an individual, company, or entity minus the total liabilities or debts owed. \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{2.32 cm} x{5.68 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Transfer Agent Share Movement}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Broker & Financial intermediary or agent who facilitates the buying and selling of securities (such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds) between buyers and sellers. \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 6) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Share Issuance & The process of a company offering new shares of stock to investors, either through an initial public offering (IPO) or a secondary offering. It increases the total number of shares outstanding. \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 7) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Share Retirement & The process by which a company buys back its own shares from the open market or existing shareholders. It reduces the number of shares outstanding. \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 6) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Share Split & Also known as a stock split, is a corporate action in which a company increases the number of its outstanding shares by dividing existing shares into multiple shares. \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 6) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Dividends & Payments made by a company to its shareholders as a distribution of profits. They can be in the form of cash dividends, stock dividends, or property dividends and are typically paid on a regular basis. \tn % Row Count 33 (+ 8) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{2.32 cm} x{5.68 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Transfer Agent Share Movement (cont)}} \tn % Row 5 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} IPO & Initial public offering, is the process by which a private company offers its shares to the public for the first time, allowing it to raise capital from investors in exchange for ownership stakes in the company. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 8) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Transfer Agent Responsibilities}} \tn \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{p{8.4cm}}{\vspace{1px}\centerline{\includegraphics[width=5.1cm]{/web/www.cheatography.com/public/uploads/enriquemedina_1710787785_Screenshot 2024-03-18 at 2.46.53 PM.png}}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}