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Zero-Sum Game

Zero-Sum Game

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

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

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Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.

Unit Trusts

A collective investment scheme the investors pay money into in exchange for units. The money is invested in a diversified portfolio of assets.

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Oligopoly

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

After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

Net Income (NI)

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

Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.

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