What is a 'nominal amount'? Definition & meaning

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Yield

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

Gross Margin

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

Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Investment Trust

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

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

S&P 500

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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.

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