What is a 'hedge fund'? Definition & meaning

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Total Return

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

Unicorn

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

Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

Inflation

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

Key Information Document (KID)

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

NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Equity

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

Account balance

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.

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