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Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Hedge Fund

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

Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.

Zero coupon bonds

What is a zero coupon bond?

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

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