What is 'gross margin'? Definition & meaning

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Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.

Investment Trust

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

Synthetic ETFs

An ETF that that reproduces the return of an index through the use of swaps.

Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

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.

Diversification

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

Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

Inflation

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

After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

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Gross Margin