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Hedge Fund

Hedge Fund

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

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

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Earnings per share

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Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

Gross Margin

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

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Quantitative easing

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.

Equity ETF

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.

Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.

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