Inflation

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

An index published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which measures the level of retail prices in the UK. Cash flows on all index-linked gilts are linked to the RPI.

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

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

A type of financing that investors provide to startups, who sometimes announce getting said financing in TechCrunch, to big fanfare.

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.