Hypothesis Testing

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

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

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Unit Trusts

A collective investment scheme the investors pay money into in exchange for units. The money is invested in a diversified portfolio of assets.
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Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.
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American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.
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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.
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Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.
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Quantitative easing

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

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.
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Retail Prices Index (RPI)

An index published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which measures the level of retail prices in the UK. Cash flows on all index-linked gilts are linked to the RPI.
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Investment Trust

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