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Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.

Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.

Bed & ISA

Understand what Bed and ISA is and how it works

Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

S&P 500

Find out what is the definition of the S&P 500 index.

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

Investment Trust

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

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.

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