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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Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.
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S&P 500

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

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.
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OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.
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Synthetic ETFs

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

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.
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Interest Rate

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

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it
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Investment Trust

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