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- ProspectusA required document that describes a fund or investment's goals, costs, risks, and holdings before you buy.
- ShareholderAnyone who owns shares in a company and holds a stake in its ownership, profits, and voting decisions.
- Balance SheetA financial statement showing what a company owns, what it owes, and its net worth at a point in time.
- Fundamental AnalysisStudying a company's finances, industry, and management to judge whether its stock is fairly priced.
- Quarterly EarningsA company's profit report released every three months, closely watched for signs of its financial health.
- SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)The U.S. agency that regulates securities markets and works to protect investors from fraud.
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