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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Limit order

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.
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Arithmetic Mean

The sum of a set of numbers added together and then divided by the total amount of numbers in that set.
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Net asset value

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

Trading in new shares before they’re officially admitted to the exchange, on the condition that admission goes ahead.
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SPAC

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

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.
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Hypothesis Testing

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

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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Running yield

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