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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

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

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

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Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.

Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.

Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.

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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.

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

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