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There are currently 4 names in this directory beginning with the letter G.
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GDP
GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product which is the total value of the goods and services produced in a country in a given period of time. GDP is a great indicator to measure the size and health of a country’s economy.
Going Long
Going long is the act of opening a buy position with the expectation that the asset will rise in value.
Going Short
Going short is the act of opening a sell position with the expectation that the asset will fall in value.
Gross Margin
Gross Margin measures a company’s net sales against the cost of goods and services sold (Gross Margin = Net Sales – Cost of Good Sold). A healthy Gross Margin ensure the company retains more capital to fulfill its other obligations.