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Leverage

Leverage

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

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

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Beta

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Quick ratio

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Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Compound interest

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Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.

Venture Capital

A type of financing that investors provide to startups, who sometimes announce getting said financing in TechCrunch, to big fanfare.

Quantitative easing

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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

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