What is 'Internal Rate of Return (IRR)'?

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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

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

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Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Bed & ISA

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Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.

Account balance

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.

Base rate

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United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.

Free Trade

The other free trade. International trade in which countries allow goods to flow across their borders without imposing import or export taxes.

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