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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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.
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Geometric Mean Return

A way of calculating compound returns on an investment or savings over a set period of time.
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Conditional dealing

Trading in new shares before they’re officially admitted to the exchange, on the condition that admission goes ahead.
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NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.
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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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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.
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Junk Bond

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

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.
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S&P 500

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