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Spot Rate

Spot Rate

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

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

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Quick ratio

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

Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..

Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

Oligopoly

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

SPAC

Find our what a SPAc or special purpose acquisition company is.

Yield to maturity (YTM)

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Collective investment scheme

Learn what's a collective investment scheme

American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

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