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Equity ETF

Equity ETF

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.

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Geometric Mean Return

A way of calculating compound returns on an investment or savings over a set period of time.

Net asset value

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

Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Holding Period Return

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

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

Unit Trusts

A collective investment scheme the investors pay money into in exchange for units. The money is invested in a diversified portfolio of assets.

Clean price

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest

LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

SPAC

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