What is the 'stock market'? Definition & meaning

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Oligopoly

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

NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.

Equity ETF

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

Time Value of Money

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

Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.

Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

Yield

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

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