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Comprehensive guide to stock market and trading terminology

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Capital Preservation

Capital preservation is a conservative investment strategy that prioritises protecting the principal amount of investment, even at the cost of lower returns. Capital preservation is more suitable for risk-averse investors.

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Hedge

A hedge is a way to protect your investment from losses by using tools like options, futures, or swaps. It helps reduce risks if the market goes against you.

Hedging with Futures

Hedging with futures involves taking an offsetting position in a futures contract to protect against potential losses in an existing investment.

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Maximum Drawdown (MDD)

Maximum drawdown (MDD) is the largest drop in the value of an investment or portfolio from its highest point to its lowest point during a specific period. It represents the worst-case loss an investor could face during adverse market conditions.

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Position Sizing

Position sizing in trading refers to the process of deciding how much of a total capital to allocate to a single trade based on factors like risk tolerance, account size, and market conditions.

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Risk-Reward Ratio

The risk-reward ratio is a metric in trading that helps traders gauge how much risk they should undertake to capture those returns.

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At CapMint Learn, we aim to cover a wide range of essential stock market terms related to investing, trading, technical analysis, fundamental analysis, economic indicators, types of securities (like stocks and mutual funds), and general financial concepts.

What is the purpose of the CapMint Learn stock market glossary?

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