What is 'rate of return'? Definition & meaning

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Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..

Equity ETF

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.

Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.

Limit order

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.

Technical Analysis

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

Unicorn

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

Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

Running yield

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

Beta

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