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Hypothesis Testing

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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Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.
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A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.
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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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Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.
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The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.
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The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.
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Margin call

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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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Custodian bank

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