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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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Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

NYSE

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

Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

Key Information Document (KID)

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

Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.

Net Asset Value (NAV)

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

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

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