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Free cash flow (FCF) represents the cash a company can generate after accounting for capital expenditures needed to maintain or maximize its asset base.

A security is a fungible, negotiable financial instrument that represents some type of financial value, usually in the form of a stock, bond, or option.

Alpha (α) , used in finance as a measure of performance, is the excess return of an investment relative to the return of a benchmark index.

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Financial markets refer broadly to any marketplace where securities trading occurs, including the stock market and bond markets, among others.

An investment is an asset or item acquired to generate income or gain appreciation. Appreciation is the increase in the value of an asset over time.

Investing is to grow one's money over time. The core premise of investing is the expectation of a positive return in the form of income or price appreciation.

Apr 12, 2024 · The stock market is a vast, complex network of trading activities where shares of companies are bought and sold, protected by laws against fraud and other ...

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