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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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Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Fixed Income

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

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Net Income (NI)

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

Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

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

Investment Trust

A company that pools money together from multiple investors and then invests it.

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