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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

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

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

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Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.

Capital

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Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

NASDAQ

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.

Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

Diversification

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

Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.

Quantitative easing

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