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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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Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

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

Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Net asset value

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

Synthetic ETFs

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

Clean price

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest

Hypothesis Testing

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

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