OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.

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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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Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.
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Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.
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Unicorn

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

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

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.
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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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Ponzi Scheme

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.
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Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.
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