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Geometric Mean Return

Geometric Mean Return

A way of calculating compound returns on an investment or savings over a set period of time.

A way of calculating compound returns on an investment or savings over a set period of time.

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Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

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

Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

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United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.

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