What is an 'income statement'? Definition & meaning

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NASDAQ

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.

Year to Date (YTD)

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

Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

Unicorn

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

Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

Equity

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

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