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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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Arithmetic Mean

The sum of a set of numbers added together and then divided by the total amount of numbers in that set.
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United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.
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index-linked gilts

Gilts where the dividends and principal repayments are related to movements in the Retail Prices Index (RPI). This is as opposed to a conventional gilt, where the dividends and principal repayments are fixed in nominal terms.
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Yield to maturity (YTM)

What is yield to maturity and why is it useful?
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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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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.
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Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.
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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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