What is 'inflation'? Definition & meaning

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Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Venture Capital

A type of financing that investors provide to startups, who sometimes announce getting said financing in TechCrunch, to big fanfare.

Synthetic ETFs

An ETF that that reproduces the return of an index through the use of swaps.

Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

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.

Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.

Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

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