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Venture Capital

Venture Capital

A type of financing that investors provide to startups, who sometimes announce getting said financing in TechCrunch, to big fanfare.

A type of financing that investors provide to startups, who sometimes announce getting said financing in TechCrunch, to big fanfare.

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Holding Period Return

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

Spot Rate

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

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

Yield

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

Earnings per share

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Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

Beta

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NASDAQ

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.

Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.

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