What are 'costs and charges'? Definition & meaning

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Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

ESG investing

ESG is a hot topic right now for investors. Understand what ESG investing is all about and how you can use it to diversify your portfolio.

Net asset value

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.

Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.

Base rate

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Accrued interest

The interest earned on a gilt since the last dividend date. When buying a gilt, the buyer pays the accrued interest at the time of a transaction to the seller in addition to the clean price of the gilt

Synthetic ETFs

An ETF that that reproduces the return of an index through the use of swaps.

Costs and Charges