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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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Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Synthetic ETFs

An ETF that that reproduces the return of an index through the use of swaps.

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Ponzi Scheme

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.

Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

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

Volatility

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

SPAC

Find our what a SPAc or special purpose acquisition company is.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.

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