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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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Unicorn

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

Money weighted rate of return

Learn what Money Weighted Rate of Return or MWRR stands for in finance.

Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Synthetic ETFs

An ETF that that reproduces the return of an index through the use of swaps.

Geometric Mean Return

A way of calculating compound returns on an investment or savings over a set period of time.

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.

OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.

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