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Oligopoly

Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

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Volatility

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.

Hedge Fund

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

Collective investment scheme

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Gilt

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S&P 500

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Quick ratio

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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.

Net Asset Value (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.

Bull market

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