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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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Leverage

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.

52-week high/low

The highest, or lowest, price a share has traded at in a passing year.

SPAC

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Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

Hypothesis Testing

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

Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.

S&P 500

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Gross Margin

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

Volatility

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

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