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ASX 300 is a stock market index that measures the performance of the largest 300 companies by market capitalisation that are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The index is market capitalisation-weighted, meaning larger companies have a greater influence on the index’s movements than smaller companies. (more…)

The CRSP US Total Market Index is a market-capitalisation-weighted index that represents the performance of the US stock market, including both US domestic and international companies listed on major US stock exchanges. The Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) at the University of Chicago maintains the index. (more…)

The S&P 500 is a US stock market index that measures the performance of 500 large publicly traded companies in the United States. It is the most widely followed equity index and is considered a benchmark of the overall health of the US stock market. (more…)

The CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange) Volatility Index, also known as VIX, is a popular index that measures the expected volatility of the US stock market. It is a valuable tool for investors and traders to understand market sentiment, assess risk, and develop investment strategies. (more…)

Wealth management is a comprehensive set of financial services designed to help individuals and families manage their wealth, protect their assets, and grow their net worth over time. It typically involves the coordination of various financial professionals, such as investment managers, financial advisers, tax professionals, and estate planners, to help clients achieve their financial goals and objectives. (more…)

Holder Identification Number (HIN) is a unique 15-character identifier that is assigned to each security account if the broker is CHESS Sponsored. (more…)

An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is an investment security that combines the features of both mutual funds and stocks. Like mutual funds, ETFs pool money from a group of investors to buy a basket of assets or securities, such as stocks, bonds, or commodities. However, unlike mutual funds, ETFs trade on an exchange, similar to individual stocks. (more…)

Wine investing refers to buying and holding wine with the expectation of making a profit in the future. Wine can be seen as an investment because it can appreciate over time, especially if it is of high quality and rare or unique in some way. (more…)

Private equity funds are investment vehicles that pool together capital from several investors to invest in private companies or assets. Private equity funds are typically managed by a private equity firm and are structured as limited partnerships. (more…)

Hedge funds are alternative investments that use various strategies attempting to generate potentially high returns. Unlike mutual funds and ETFs, hedge funds are less regulated and can pursue more aggressive and speculative investment strategies. (more…)