Glossary
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Benjamin Graham
Benjamin Graham pioneered value investing, emphasizing intrinsic value, margin of safety, and disciplined analysis. His ideas shaped generations of investors, including Warren Buffett.
Bond
Bonds are debt securities where investors lend money to issuers in exchange for periodic interest payments and principal repayment. They provide predictable income and portfolio diversification.
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Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies are digital assets using cryptography and blockchain technology to enable peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. This article examines major cryptocurrencies, blockchain mechanics, and investment considerations.
Cathie Wood
Cathie Wood leads ARK Invest, focusing on disruptive innovation across AI, robotics, genomic sequencing, energy storage, and blockchain through concentrated, high-conviction ETF portfolios.
Charlie Munger
Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's long-time partner, championed multidisciplinary thinking and rationality. His mental models approach reshaped value investing and decision-making beyond finance.
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Exchange Rate
Exchange rates determine the relative price of currencies, affecting international trade, investment, and purchasing power. This article explains how they're determined and their economic impacts.
Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)
ETFs are investment funds that trade on stock exchanges like individual stocks. They offer instant diversification, low costs, and flexibility, making them popular among investors.
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George Soros
George Soros combined macro analysis with reflexivity theory to execute large, asymmetric bets, most famously shorting the British pound in 1992. His ideas on feedback between perceptions and fundamentals challenged efficient markets.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP measures the total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders. It's the primary indicator of economic size and growth.
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Inflation
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This article explains causes, measurement methods, and economic impacts of inflation.
Interest Rate
Interest rate is the price of capital, affecting investment, consumption, and asset pricing. This article explains from basic definitions to actual transmission mechanisms step by step.
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Jesse Livermore
Jesse Livermore was one of the greatest stock market speculators of the early 20th century, making and losing several fortunes through market timing and tape reading. His trading principles remain influential today.
Jim Simons
Jim Simons built the most successful quantitative hedge fund in history by applying mathematics, statistics, and systematic trading to exploit persistent market patterns.
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Short Selling
Short selling is the practice of selling borrowed shares with the expectation of buying them back later at a lower price. It allows profit from declining prices but carries unlimited loss potential.
Stock
A stock represents ownership in a corporation, giving shareholders claim to assets and earnings. This article explains types of stock, how they work, risks, and returns.
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Tom Lee
Tom Lee is known for market strategy work that blends macro indicators, earnings trends, and investor positioning, often highlighting contrarian setups and identifying asymmetric risk/reward opportunities.
The Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, financial stability, and regulating the banking system. Its decisions affect interest rates, employment, and inflation.
Tesla Inc.
Tesla has revolutionized the automotive industry with electric vehicles and expanded into energy storage and solar. This article examines its business model, competitive advantages, and key risks.