What is 'oligopoly'? Definition & meaning

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Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Ponzi Scheme

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.

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.

Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

A collection of investments, pooled into a single fund that can be bought and sold on a stock exchange.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

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

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Oligopoly