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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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Bull market

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Net Asset Value (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.

Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Capital

Learn what financial capital means

Inflation

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

Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

Unicorn

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

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

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