What’s a slope fund?

A tilt fund is a type of mutual fund that closely mirrors an index fund but allows fund managers to make investments outside of the index to enhance returns, either by adding other securities or weighting investments differently. This allows for more opportunities to earn significant returns without substantially increasing risk. A slant fund is […]

What’s a slope map?

A slope map shows detailed elevation changes and is used by architects, landscapers, and water control planners. Traditional equipment and software packages are used to create the map, which can predict water flow and indicate service line placement. Horizontal slope maps with aspect information are used for various purposes, and bioclimatic data can be added […]

What’s a slippery slope mistake?

A slippery slope fallacy is an argument where someone claims that one event will lead to another without evidence. It can be caused by creating causality where none exists, and can be attacked by looking at the weak connections between each link. It can also occur by using two states with a difficult distinction to […]

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