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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Zero-Sum Game

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

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.
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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.
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Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.
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Fundamentals

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.
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Income statement

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

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.
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Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
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