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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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Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..

Leverage

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.

Limit order

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.

Collective investment scheme

Learn what's a collective investment scheme

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Value Investing

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.

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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