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Holding Period Return

Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..

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Value Investing

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.
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Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.
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The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.
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Key Information Document (KID)

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

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.
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DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.
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Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
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We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.
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