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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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Volatility

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

Zero-Sum Game

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

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Leverage

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.

LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

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