What is 'technical analysis'? Definition & meaning

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Value stocks

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

Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.

Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.

Unicorn

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

Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.

Total Return

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.

DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.

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