What is the 'NASDAQ'? Definition & meaning

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Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.

Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

Quantitative easing

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.

Yield

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

Gilt

What is a gilt?

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.

Technical Analysis

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

Net asset value

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

Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

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