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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Securities

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Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.

Growth stocks

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Hedge Fund

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index-linked gilts

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Fixed Income

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

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)