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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Rate of Return

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

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.
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Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.
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Equity ETF

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.
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OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.
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Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.
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Bond

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Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.
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Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
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