InvestingPutting money into financial schemes, shares, or property with the expectation of achieving a profit.
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The act of committing money or capital to an endeavor with the expectation of obtaining an additional income or profit.
Index fundsA type of mutual fund or exchange-traded fund with a portfolio that matches or tracks a specific market index.
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A type of mutual fund with a portfolio constructed to match or track the components of a market index.
EquityA stock or any other security representing an ownership interest in a company.
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The value of the shares issued by a company.
ReturnsThe gain or loss made on an investment over a certain period, expressed as a percentage.
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A return on an investment is the profit or loss you make, usually expressed as a percentage of the amount you invested.
DiversificationA risk management strategy that mixes a wide variety of investments within a portfolio.
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The strategy of investing in a variety of different investments to reduce risk.