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Financial Market Participants

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Retail Investor

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An individual who purchases small amounts of securities for their personal account, and typically uses a brokerage or online platform to execute trades.

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Central Bank

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The primary monetary authority of a country, which regulates the supply of money and interest rates. Plays a major role in the financial stability of a country and aims to manage inflation, employment, and the overall economic growth.

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Venture Capitalist (VC)

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An investor who provides capital to firms exhibiting high growth potential in exchange for an equity stake. This could include providing financing to start-up ventures or supporting small companies that wish to expand.

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Market Maker

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A firm or individual who actively quotes two-sided markets in a particular security, providing bids and offers (ask prices) along with the market size of each.

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Sell-Side Analyst

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Works for the brokerage or dealer side of the market, writing research reports and recommendations for clients to help them make decisions on buying and selling securities.

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Quantitative Analyst

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Specializes in the application of mathematical and statistical models intended to understand financial markets and securities. Often involves creating algorithms for automated trading.

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Buy-Side Analyst

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Works for institutions that purchase investment services and is responsible for making recommendations for the institution’s market activities.

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Portfolio Manager

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Responsible for making investment decisions and carrying out investment activities on behalf of vested individuals or institutions.

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High-Frequency Trader (HFT)

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A type of algorithmic trading platform that processes a high volume of transactions at very high speeds, often to exploit small price discrepancies in the market.

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Institutional Investor

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An entity which pools money to purchase securities, real property, and other investment assets or originate loans. These organizations can include pension funds, insurance companies, banks, and hedge funds.

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