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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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Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..
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Time-Weighted Rate of Return (TWRR)

A return calculated over the time period invested, that excludes extraneous elements, such as deposits to and withdrawals from the investment accounted.
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52-week high/low

The highest, or lowest, price a share has traded at in a passing year.
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Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time
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Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.
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Investment Return

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

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.
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Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.
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