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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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Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.
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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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W-8BEN Form

Non-US individuals and businesses may have to file this form for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the US tax authority.
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Bull market

We explain what a 'bull market' means
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Net Asset Value (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.
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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.
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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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Rate of Return

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

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.
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