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Volatility

Volatility

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.

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Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

NYSE

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

Base rate

What's the base rate?

Junk Bond

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

Quantitative easing

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

Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

Earnings per share

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

Hedge Fund

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

Total Return

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.

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