what is the meaning of prospectus?

Answer 1

In the financial world, a "prospectus" is just a full disclosure about a company that sells securities for investment.

Financial investments give a return that is proportional to the risk involved. Sometimes they are as risky as salvaging treasure, and the prospectus makes it REALLY REALLY clear that the investor is likely to lose money in these cases.

So when a customer loses money, the company points to the prospectus and says, go ahead and sue, but we fully disclosed everything and good luck in court.

That is why they always say read the prospectus, not that they really care that you do, but to make sure you have no case if things go sour.


For more information, see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prospectus_(finance)

Answer 2

PROSPECTUS is a printed document that advertises or describes a school, commercial enterprise, forthcoming book, etc., in order to attract or inform clients, members, buyers, or investors. A book prospectus is a printed description of or advertisement for that book, usually issued before publication in an attempt to generate interest and advance orders. The word derives from Latin, meaning literally something which gives a view or prospect (in this case of a book). ...

Answer 3

pro·spec·tus
1. a document describing the major features of a proposed literary work, project, business venture, etc., in enough detail so that prospective investors, participants, or buyers may evaluate it: Don't buy the new stock offering until you read the prospectus carefully.
2. a brochure or other document describing the major features, attractions, or services of a place, institution, or business to prospective patrons, clients, owners, or members.

Answer 4

prospectus means details.
A really detailed document for example.

Answer 5

Main Entry: pro·spec·tus
Pronunciation: pr&-'spek-t&s, prä-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -tus·es
Etymology: Latin, prospect
1 : a preliminary printed statement that describes an enterprise (as a business or publication) and that is distributed to prospective buyers, investors, or participants
2 : something (as a statement or situation) that forecasts the course or nature of something