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- Money Market FundA low-risk fund that invests in short-term, high-quality debt and aims to keep a stable share price.
- Cash EquivalentA safe, short-term investment that can be converted to cash quickly, such as a money market fund or Treasury bill.
- Bid-Ask SpreadThe gap between the highest price a buyer will pay and the lowest a seller will accept for an investment.
- Trading VolumeThe number of shares of an investment that change hands during a period, signaling how actively it trades.
- Asset ClassA group of investments that behave similarly, such as stocks, bonds, cash, or real estate.
- Emergency FundCash set aside for life's surprises, so a bad week doesn't turn into debt.
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