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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Total Return

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.
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Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.
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Maturity value

What's the maturity value of a bond?
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Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.
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Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
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Capital

Learn what financial capital means
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Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

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

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it
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Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.
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