What is 'equity'? Definition & meaning

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Wall Street

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

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.

Time-Weighted Rate of Return (TWRR)

A return calculated over the time period invested, that excludes extraneous elements, such as deposits to and withdrawals from the investment accounted.

Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

Capital

Learn what financial capital means

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Time Value of Money

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

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