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

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DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.

Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.

Junk Bond

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

Investment Return

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

Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.

Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)