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Wall Street

Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.

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NYSE

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

Year to Date (YTD)

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

S&P 500

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SPAC

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

Zero coupon bonds

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Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

Investment Trust

A company that pools money together from multiple investors and then invests it.

Hedge Fund

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

Junk Bond

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

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