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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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.
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Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.
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52-week high/low

The highest, or lowest, price a share has traded at in a passing year.
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Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.
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Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.
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Net Asset Value (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.
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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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Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.
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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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