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Running yield

Running yield

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

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Collective investment scheme

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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Year to Date (YTD)

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

Equity

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

S&P 500

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Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

Rate of Return

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

Unicorn

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

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