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United States Dollar (USD)

United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.

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Quantitative easing

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.

American Depository Receipt (ADRs)

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

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Inflation

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

Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

Hedge Fund

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

Zero coupon bonds

What is a zero coupon bond?

Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it

SPAC

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

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