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Passive investment is a strategy that involves investing in a diversified portfolio designed to replicate the performance of a market index, minimizing buying and selling activities to reduce transaction costs and taxes. This approach relies on the belief that markets are efficient over the long term, making it difficult to consistently outperform them through active management.
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The Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) posits that financial markets are 'informationally efficient,' meaning that asset prices fully reflect all available information at any given time, making it impossible to consistently achieve higher-than-average returns through market timing or stock picking. EMH is categorized into three forms: weak, semi-strong, and strong, each differing in the level of information reflected in market prices.
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An index fund is a type of mutual fund or exchange-traded fund designed to replicate the performance of a specific financial market index, offering broad market exposure and low operating expenses. It provides a passive investment strategy, allowing investors to diversify their portfolios with minimal management fees and reduced risk compared to actively managed funds.
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An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is a type of investment fund that is traded on stock exchanges, much like stocks, and holds assets such as stocks, commodities, or bonds. ETFs offer investors a way to diversify their portfolios with lower fees and greater flexibility compared to mutual funds, as they can be bought and sold throughout the trading day at market prices.
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The Buy and Hold Strategy is an investment approach where an investor purchases stocks or other securities and holds them for a long period, regardless of market fluctuations, based on the belief that markets will yield a positive return over time. This strategy emphasizes patience and long-term growth, often reducing transaction costs and capital gains taxes compared to frequent trading.
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Market capitalization represents the total market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock and is calculated by multiplying the current share price by the total number of outstanding shares. It is a critical metric used by investors to determine the size of a company and assess its relative risk and growth potential compared to peers in the industry.
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Diversification is a risk management strategy that involves spreading investments across various financial instruments, industries, and other categories to reduce exposure to any single asset or risk. By diversifying, investors can potentially achieve more stable returns and mitigate the impact of market volatility on their portfolios.
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Tracking error measures the divergence between the performance of a portfolio and its benchmark index, indicating the consistency of the portfolio's returns relative to the benchmark. It is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of passive management strategies, where the goal is to replicate the benchmark as closely as possible.
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The expense ratio is a measure of the cost to manage and operate an investment fund, expressed as a percentage of the fund's average net assets. It includes management fees, administrative fees, and other operational costs, directly impacting the investor's net returns on the fund.
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Rebalancing is the process of realigning the weightings of a portfolio of assets to maintain a desired level of asset allocation. It is essential for managing risk and ensuring that the investment strategy remains consistent with an investor's goals and risk tolerance over time.
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A Limited Partnership (LP) is a business structure where at least one general partner manages the business and assumes unlimited liability, while one or more limited partners contribute capital and have liability limited to their investment. This structure allows for capital raising without ceding control, making it attractive for investors seeking passive involvement.
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A Limited Partner is an investor in a partnership who provides capital but has limited liability and typically does not participate in the management of the business. This structure allows them to benefit from the profits while protecting their personal assets beyond their investment in the partnership.
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Financial indexes are statistical measures that track the performance of a specific group of assets, providing investors with a benchmark to evaluate investment returns. They are crucial for passive investment strategies and are often used to gauge market trends and economic health.
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