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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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Unicorn

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

Bull market

We explain what a 'bull market' means

Inflation

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

Gilt

What is a gilt?

Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.

Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.

Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

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