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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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Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

Volatility

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.

Total Return

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

Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

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

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