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Investment Return

Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

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Account balance

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

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

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Value Investing

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

Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

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