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.

More terms

Zero coupon bonds

What is a zero coupon bond?
Read more

Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..
Read more

Quantitative easing

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.
Read more

Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.
Read more

Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.
Read more

Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.
Read more

Money weighted rate of return

Learn what Money Weighted Rate of Return or MWRR stands for in finance.
Read more

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.
Read more

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.
Read more

You're just minutes away from commission-free investing

Capital at risk. Other charges may apply.