What is 'Year to Date (YTD)'? Definition & meaning

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Venture Capital

A type of financing that investors provide to startups, who sometimes announce getting said financing in TechCrunch, to big fanfare.

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.

Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.

Junk Bond

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

Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

Forward pricing

Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.

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Year to Date (YTD)