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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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Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..

Account balance

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.

Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.

Investment Trust

A company that pools money together from multiple investors and then invests it.

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.

Maturity value

What's the maturity value of a bond?

W-8BEN Form

Non-US individuals and businesses may have to file this form for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the US tax authority.

Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.

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