What is the 'geometric mean return'? Definition & meaning

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Accrued interest

The interest earned on a gilt since the last dividend date. When buying a gilt, the buyer pays the accrued interest at the time of a transaction to the seller in addition to the clean price of the gilt

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These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

Investment Trust

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Hypothesis Testing

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

Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.

Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.

Time-Weighted Rate of Return (TWRR)

A return calculated over the time period invested, that excludes extraneous elements, such as deposits to and withdrawals from the investment accounted.

Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.

Key Information Document (KID)

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

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Geometric Mean Return