What is 'inflation'? Definition & meaning

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Annualised Rate of Return

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

Quick ratio

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Coupon

Also called a dividend, this is the fixed annual interest paid to gilt holders. It’s usually paid in two equal, semi-annual instalments and expressed as a percentage of the nominal value of the gilt.

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The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.

Holding Period Return

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Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

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A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.

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W-8BEN Form

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Inflation