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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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Rate of Return

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

Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

OEIC

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

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.

After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

Technical Analysis

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

Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.

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