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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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Bull market

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Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

Account balance

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

Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

A collection of investments, pooled into a single fund that can be bought and sold on a stock exchange.

Investment Trust

A company that pools money together from multiple investors and then invests it.

Interest Rate

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

After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

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