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

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A collective investment scheme the investors pay money into in exchange for units. The money is invested in a diversified portfolio of assets.

Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

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The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.

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A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

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Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

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Investment Trust

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

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Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)