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Rate of Return

Rate of Return

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

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

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Net asset value

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

Time Value of Money

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

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

Yield

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

Running yield

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

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