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Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

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

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

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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

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

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Forward pricing

Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.

Rate of Return

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

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

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

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

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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