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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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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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Dividends

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Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.
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Earnings per share

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Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.
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Net Asset Value (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.
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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

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