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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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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W-8BEN Form

Non-US individuals and businesses may have to file this form for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the US tax authority.
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Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.
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Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.
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OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.
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Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.
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Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time
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Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.
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