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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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Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

Base rate

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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.

Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

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.

Bond

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