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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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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

Capital

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Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

Running yield

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

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

Quantitative easing

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Value Investing

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.

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