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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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Interest Rate

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

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

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

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.

Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.

Investment Trust

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

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

Unit Trusts

A collective investment scheme the investors pay money into in exchange for units. The money is invested in a diversified portfolio of assets.

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