What is an 'equity ETF'? Definition & meaning

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Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

Volatility

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.

Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

Net Asset Value (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.

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