What is 'Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)'?

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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

A collection of investments, pooled into a single fund that can be bought and sold on a stock exchange.

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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.

Volatility

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

SPAC

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Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

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

NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.

Stock Exchange

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

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