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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Quick ratio

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

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.
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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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Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.
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Gilt

What is a gilt?
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Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.
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Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.
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Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.
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Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.
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