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NASDAQ

NASDAQ

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.

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Forward pricing

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Rate of Return

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

Inflation

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

Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.

Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

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