What is a 'hedge fund'? Definition & meaning

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Annualised Rate of Return

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

Diversification

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

Unicorn

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

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

Fundamentals

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.

SPAC

Find our what a SPAc or special purpose acquisition company is.

Gross Margin

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

Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.

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