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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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A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.
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52-week high/low

The highest, or lowest, price a share has traded at in a passing year.
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Forward pricing

Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.
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Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.
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Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.
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Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.
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