What is an 'equity ETF'? Definition & meaning

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Quantitative easing

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Stock Exchange

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

Maturity value

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Total Return

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.

S&P 500

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Compound interest

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Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.

Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.

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