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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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Synthetic ETFs

An ETF that that reproduces the return of an index through the use of swaps.

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Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

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

Equity ETF

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

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Account balance

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.

Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

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