Absolute Return
Absolute return is a financial strategy focused on achieving positive returns regardless of market conditions by exploiting market inefficiencies and employing techniques like short selling, derivatives, and leveraging.
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View all termsAccredited Investor
An accredited investor is an individual or entity permitted to invest in unregistered securities due to their financial knowledge and ability to absorb potential losses, typically meeting specific income or net worth criteria.
Activist Investing
Activist investing is a strategy where investors acquire significant stakes in public companies to influence management decisions and drive changes that enhance shareholder value.
Add-On Acquisition
An add-on acquisition is a strategic move where a company acquires another company to bolster its capabilities or expand its market presence.
Alpha Generation
Alpha generation refers to the process of generating excess returns on an investment relative to a benchmark index or the overall market.
Angel Investor
An angel investor is an individual who provides capital to startups or early-stage companies in exchange for equity or convertible debt.
Arbitrage
Arbitrage is the simultaneous purchase and sale of an asset in different markets to exploit a price difference for a risk-free profit.
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