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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 (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.

Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.

Zero coupon bonds

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Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

Free Trade

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

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Collective investment scheme

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Geometric Mean Return

A way of calculating compound returns on an investment or savings over a set period of time.

American Depository Receipt (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

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