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Investment Return

Investment Return

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

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

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Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

Zero-Sum Game

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

Fundamentals

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

Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.

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