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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Quantitative easing

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.
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Clean price

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest
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Growth stocks

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

Learn what financial capital means
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Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Product (PRIIP)

An investment where, regardless of its legal form, the amount repayable to the retail investor is subject to fluctuations.
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UK Treasury bill

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.
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Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.
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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.
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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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