Key Information Document (KID)

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

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

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

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.

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

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

What's the base rate?

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