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Normal DistributionThe well known bell shaped curve. According to the Central Limit Theorem, the probability density function of a large number of independent, identically distributed random numbers will approach the normal distribution. In the fractal family of distributions, the normal distribution only exists when alpha equals 2, or the Hurst exponent equals 0.50. Thus, the normal distribution is a special case which in time series analysis is quite rare. See: Alpha, Central Limit Theorem, Fractal Distribution.Normal Distribution Similar MatchesDistributionDistributionSelling a large lot of a security in such a way that the security price is not heavily influenced. Required minimum distribution (RMD)Required minimum distribution (RMD)The minimum amount that the IRS requires must be withdrawn each year from all tax-advantaged retirement plans starting in the calendar year following the year in which the plan holder reaches age 70-1/2. Roth IRAs are exempt from this rule. Income distributionIncome distributionA description of the fractions of a population that are at various levels of income. The larger are the differences in income, the "worse" the income distribution is usually said to be, the smaller the "better." International trade and factor movements can alter countries' income distributions by changing prices of low- and high-paid factors. Cumulative probability distributionCumulative probability distributionA function that shows the probability that the random variable will attain a value less than or equal to each value that the random variable can take on. Capital gains distributionCapital gains distributionA distribution to the shareholders of a mutual fund out of profits from selling stocks or bonds, that is subject to capital gains taxes for the shareholders. Further SuggestionsDistribution channelDistribution Cost Advantage Fractal Distribution distribution Frequency distribution distribution period Primary distribution Standardized normal distribution Probability distribution Dividend distribution Probability distribution Exchange distribution Distribution area Income redistribution argument for a tariff Secondary distribution or offering Early distribution Functional distribution of income Premature distribution Skewed distribution |
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