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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Fundamentals

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.
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ESG investing

ESG is a hot topic right now for investors. Understand what ESG investing is all about and how you can use it to diversify your portfolio.
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Securities

Bonds and stocks.
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index-linked gilts

Gilts where the dividends and principal repayments are related to movements in the Retail Prices Index (RPI). This is as opposed to a conventional gilt, where the dividends and principal repayments are fixed in nominal terms.
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Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.
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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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Hypothesis Testing

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

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.
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Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
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