What is 'technical analysis'? Definition & meaning

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Time-Weighted Rate of Return (TWRR)

A return calculated over the time period invested, that excludes extraneous elements, such as deposits to and withdrawals from the investment accounted.

Value stocks

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

Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.

United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.

Balance sheet

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

Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

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

American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

Clean price

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest

Technical Analysis