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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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

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

Equity

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

Income statement

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

Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.

Limit order

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Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Quick ratio

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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

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