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Arithmetic Mean

The sum of a set of numbers added together and then divided by the total amount of numbers in that set.

Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

Depository

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Custodian bank

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Venture Capital

A type of financing that investors provide to startups, who sometimes announce getting said financing in TechCrunch, to big fanfare.

Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.

Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

Interest Rate

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

Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

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