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IPO (Initial Public Offering)

When a private company first sells shares to the public on a stock exchange.

Definition

When a private company first sells shares to the public on a stock exchange. It's how companies 'go public' and let anyone invest. Coinbase's 2021 IPO was a landmark moment for crypto legitimacy.

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Shares representing partial ownership in a company.

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Ownership stake in a company, represented as shares of stock.

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An estimate of what an asset or company is worth.

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Someone who meets specific income or net worth thresholds set by regulators, qualifying them for investments not available to the general public.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Laws and procedures designed to prevent criminals from disguising illegal funds as legitimate income.

Asset Allocation

How you divide your investments across different asset classes like stocks, bonds, crypto, and cash.

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