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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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Collective investment scheme

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After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

Total Return

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.

Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

Forward pricing

Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.

Interest Rate

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

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

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