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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Equity ETF

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

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.
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NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.
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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

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

Bonds and stocks.
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Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.
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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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Diversification

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

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.
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