What is a 'unicorn'? Definition & meaning

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The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.

Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.

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

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

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