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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Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.
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Bull market

We explain what a 'bull market' means
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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

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

What is a zero coupon bond?
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Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.
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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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Total Return

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.
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Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.
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Net Asset Value (NAV)

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