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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

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

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

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

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

Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

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Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

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