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Geometric Mean Return

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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Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

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A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.

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

Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.

Investment Trust

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Value Investing

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.

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