/

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.

More terms

S&P 500

Find out what is the definition of the S&P 500 index.

Gilt

What is a gilt?

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Limit order

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.

Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.

Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

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.

Ponzi Scheme

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

You’re just minutes away from commission-free investing

When you invest, your capital is at risk

Freetrade does not provide investment advice and individual investors should make their own decisions or seek professional advice. The value of investments can go down as well as up and you may receive back less than your original investment. Freetrade is a trading name of Freetrade Limited, which is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821).

© 2025 Freetrade, All rights reserved. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.