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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.

Bond

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Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.

Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Investment Trust

A company that pools money together from multiple investors and then invests it.

Leverage

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

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