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Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

Yield to maturity (YTM)

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Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.

Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Product (PRIIP)

An investment where, regardless of its legal form, the amount repayable to the retail investor is subject to fluctuations.

Bull market

We explain what a 'bull market' means

Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it

Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

Zero coupon bonds

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Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..

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