Geometric Mean Return

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

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

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Volatility

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.
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Equity ETF

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

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.
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Zero coupon bonds

What is a zero coupon bond?
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Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.
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SPAC

Find our what a SPAc or special purpose acquisition company is.
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UK Treasury bill

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.
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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.
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