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Holding Period Return

Holding Period Return

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

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

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Free Trade

The other free trade. International trade in which countries allow goods to flow across their borders without imposing import or export taxes.

Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

Beta

Learn what Beta stands for in finance.

Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

Depository

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

Fundamentals

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

American Depository Receipt (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.

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