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

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Synthetic ETFs

An ETF that that reproduces the return of an index through the use of swaps.

Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.

Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it

Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

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.

Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.

Zero coupon bonds

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DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.

Net Income (NI)

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

Geometric Mean Return