What are 'Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)'? Definition & meaning

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LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Equity

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

Time Value of Money

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

Net asset value

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

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Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.

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Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)