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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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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Equity

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

Base rate

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Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

Compound interest

Understand what compound interest means and how it's calculated

ESG investing

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