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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Value Investing

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.
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Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.
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Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.
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Equity

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.
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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.
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Quantitative easing

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.
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S&P 500

Find out what is the definition of the S&P 500 index.
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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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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.
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