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Index

An index is a group of similar stocks or bonds, whose performance is suppose to represent all or part of that particular market.

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Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Initial Public Offering or "IPO"  is when a private company sells its stock to the public for the first time.

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Insider 

An Insider is anyone who has non-public information about a company. 

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Insider Trading

Insider Trading is a type of illegal trading where a trade is executed based upon information that’s not available to the public and that information could significantly impact the price of a stock.

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Institution

Institution is a broad term used for an organization that has a specific purpose.

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Institutional Investor

An Institutional Investor is a finance professional who works at an institution, such as a hedge fund or mutual fund, who makes investment decisions for the institution’s account or on behalf of others.

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Interest Rate

Interest Rate is the cost of borrowing money. 

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Investing

Investing is the buying and selling of stocks and bonds over a longer period of time.

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Investment Return

The amount of money you make, or your profit, on an investment before you pay taxes on it.

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IPO

IPO is an abbreviation for Initial Public Offering which is when a private company sells its stock to the public for the first time.

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Issuer

An Issuer is an institution that borrowed money by selling bonds to investors.