What is 'volatility'? Definition & meaning

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Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

SPAC

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

Oligopoly

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

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Earnings per share

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

Equity

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

Year to Date (YTD)

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

Beta

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