Tracking error

In an indexing strategy, the difference between the performance of the benchmark and the replicating portfolio.

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Variance minimization approach to tracking
An approach to bond indexing that uses historical data to estimate the variance of the tracking error.

Standard error
In statistics, a measure of the possible error in an estimate.

Net errors and omissions
In balance of payments accounting, net errors and omissions record the statistical discrepancies that arise in gathering balance of payments data.

Measurement error
Errors in measuring an explanatory variable in a regression that leads to biases in estimated parameters.

Benchmark error
Use of an inappropriate proxy for the true market portfolio.

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Exit strategy

Refers to the way in which investors and founders can "exit", i.e. leave their company, with a cash return on their investment - e.g. by going public or being acquired or being bought out by other shareholders.


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