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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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Capital

Learn what financial capital means

Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

Net Income (NI)

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

Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

Interest Rate

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

Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.

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