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- Mutual FundA pooled investment where many people's money is combined and managed together to buy a mix of stocks or bonds.
- ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)A basket of investments that trades like a single stock, letting you own many holdings at once with one purchase.
- NAV (Net Asset Value)The per-share value of a fund, calculated by dividing its total holdings' value by the number of shares.
- Premium and DiscountWhen an investment trades above or below its underlying value, common with funds and bonds.
- Expense RatioThe yearly fee a fund charges, shown as a percentage of your investment, that covers its operating costs.
- Stock ExchangeAn organized marketplace, such as the NYSE or Nasdaq, where stocks and other securities are traded.
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