Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

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index-linked gilts

Gilts where the dividends and principal repayments are related to movements in the Retail Prices Index (RPI). This is as opposed to a conventional gilt, where the dividends and principal repayments are fixed in nominal terms.
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Oligopoly

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

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.
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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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After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.
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Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.
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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.
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Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.
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Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.
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