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Costs and Charges

Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.

The money you pay when investing.

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Yield to maturity

What is yield to maturity and why is it useful?

Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Investment Trust

A company that pools money together from multiple investors and then invests it.

Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.

Capital

Learn what financial capital means

Wall Street

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

Inflation

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

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

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