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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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Volatility

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

Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.

Free Trade

The other free trade. International trade in which countries allow goods to flow across their borders without imposing import or export taxes.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Hedge Fund

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

Maturity value

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Bull market

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