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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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Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

Balance sheet

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

Value stocks

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

Unit Trusts

A collective investment scheme the investors pay money into in exchange for units. The money is invested in a diversified portfolio of assets.

Net asset value

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Junk Bond

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

Total Return

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

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