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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

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

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

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Net asset value

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

Arithmetic Mean

The sum of a set of numbers added together and then divided by the total amount of numbers in that set.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Investment Return

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

Net Income (NI)

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

Investment Trust

A company that pools money together from multiple investors and then invests it.

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