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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OEIC

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

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.
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Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.
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Account balance

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

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.
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Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.
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Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.
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Unicorn

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

What is a zero coupon bond?
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