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Definitions and Terms

Helpful definitions for investing terms you might encounter in your Ellevest account or on the Ellevest website or app.

General Definitions

  • Capital Market Assumptions
  • What is the Ellevest Tax Minimization Methodology (TMM)?
  • Custodian
  • Broker-Dealer
  • Capital Gains and Losses
  • Wash Sale

Asset Classes and Investments

  • Bond
  • Commodities
  • Developed Markets
  • Emerging Markets
  • Emerging Market Bonds
  • ETF (Exchange Traded Fund)
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Accounts and Plans

  • 401(k)
  • 403(b)
  • Taxable Investment Account
  • Traditional IRA
  • Roth IRA
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