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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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United States Dollar (USD)

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The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.
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The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.
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Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.
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