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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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Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.
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Gilt

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Leverage

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

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.
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LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.
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Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.
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Base rate

What's the base rate?
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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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DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.
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