What is the 'geometric mean return'? Definition & meaning

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OEIC

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Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.

Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.

Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

Technical Analysis

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Time-Weighted Rate of Return (TWRR)

A return calculated over the time period invested, that excludes extraneous elements, such as deposits to and withdrawals from the investment accounted.

Geometric Mean Return