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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Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
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Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.
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Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.
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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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Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.
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Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.
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Capital

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Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.
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Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.
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