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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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Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

Net Asset Value (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Net asset value

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

Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

Money weighted rate of return

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

Running yield

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

Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

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