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Fundamentals

Fundamentals

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.

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UK Treasury bill

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.

American Depository Receipt (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Geometric Mean Return

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

Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

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

Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

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