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Gainer
Stocks that increase in value over the course of the trading day are described as gainers or advancers. More specifically, stocks that increase the most in value in relation to their opening price are called percentage gainers (or percentage winners), while stocks that go up the greatest number of points are called net gainers (or dollar winners).

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General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
The GATT pact was ratified by Congress in 1994 to foster trade among nations by cutting international trade tariffs, standardizing copyright and patent protection, and liberalizing trade legislation.

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General obligation (GO) bond
Because municipal GO bonds are repaid out of general revenues, they are considered somewhat less risky-and therefore pay slightly lower rates-than the same municipality's revenue bonds, which are backed by income from a specific project or agency. A municipality's general revenues come from the taxes it raises and money it borrows-sometimes described as its full faith and credit.

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Global depositary receipt (GDR)
In order to raise money in several markets, some corporations offer shares of their stock on markets in countries other than the one where they have their headquarters. To do it, they issue global depositary receipts in the currency of the country where the stock is trading.

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Global fund
Global, or world, mutual funds invest in US securities as well as those of other countries. Global funds differ from international funds, which invest only in overseas-non-US-markets. Although global funds typically keep approximately 75% of their assets invested in the US, fund managers are able to take advantage of opportunities they see in a variety of overseas markets.

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Government bond
The term government bond is used to describe all types of debt securities issued by the federal government, such as US Treasury bills, notes, bonds, and zero-coupon STRIPS. You can buy these bonds directly using a Treasury Direct account that you set up through a Federal Reserve Bank or through a broker.

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Green fund
A mutual fund that makes investments based on a commitment to social, environmental, or political principles may be described as a green fund, a conscience fund, or a socially responsible fund. Although the returns on green funds have sometimes trailed the performance of those buying more widely to meet their investment objectives, many green funds have strong records, and some have led their sectors in recent years.

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Gross domestic product (GDP)
The total value of all the goods and services produced within a country's borders are described as its gross domestic product. When that figure is adjusted for inflation, it is called the real gross domestic product, and it's generally used to measure the growth of the country's economy. In the US, the GDP is calculated and released quarterly by the Department of Commerce.

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Growth
Investment growth is an increase in the value of an investment over time. Unlike investments that produce income, those that are designed for growth don't necessarily provide you with a regular source of cash. A growth company is more likely to reinvest its profits to build its business. If the company prospers, however, its stock typically increases in value.

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Growth and income fund
These mutual funds invest in securities that provide a combination of growth and income. These funds generally funnel most of their assets into common stocks of well-established companies that pay regular dividends and increase in value at a regular, if modest, rate. Some or all of the balance may be in high-rated bonds.

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