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Volatility
The capacity for
a security, commodity, or market to rise or fall sharply in price within
a short time period.
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Wrap Account
An investment consultant
relationship in which client's funds are placed with money managers, all management
and administrative fees, along with commissions, are wrapped into one comprehensive, quarterly
fee. The fee can range between 1%and 3% of the total asset value within the account.
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Yield
(Return)
A rate at which
a funds portfolio earns income. The yield is expressed as a percentage.
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