What is a 'nominal amount'? Definition & meaning

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

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OEIC

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Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.

Value Investing

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.

52-week high/low

The highest, or lowest, price a share has traded at in a passing year.

Inflation

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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.

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