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Income statement

Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.

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Value Investing

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.
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Running yield

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

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

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.
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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

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

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.
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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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Beta

Learn what Beta stands for in finance.
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