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Inflation

Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

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Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

Margin call

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Account balance

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.

Spot Rate

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

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.

Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.

Bond

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Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.

Dividends

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

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