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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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Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

UK Treasury bill

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.

Synthetic ETFs

An ETF that that reproduces the return of an index through the use of swaps.

Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.

SPAC

Find our what a SPAc or special purpose acquisition company is.

Running yield

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

Base rate

What's the base rate?

Net asset value

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

Gilt

What is a gilt?

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