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Gross Margin

Gross Margin

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

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

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The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

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Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.

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