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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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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

Net Asset Value (NAV)

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

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Product (PRIIP)

An investment where, regardless of its legal form, the amount repayable to the retail investor is subject to fluctuations.

OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.

Ponzi Scheme

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

Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Hedge Fund

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

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