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Hedge Fund

Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.

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Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.

Geometric Mean Return

A way of calculating compound returns on an investment or savings over a set period of time.

Zero coupon bonds

What is a zero coupon bond?

Spot Rate

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

Total Return

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.

Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

Yield to maturity

What is yield to maturity and why is it useful?

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.

Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

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