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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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American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

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

Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.

Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

Junk Bond

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

Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

Rate of Return

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

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