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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A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.
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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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Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.
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Depository

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Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.
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Net Asset Value (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.
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