Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.

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Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.
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Clean price

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest
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Direct listing

Going public without the traditional IPO. Existing shares, straight onto the exchange, no new money raised.
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Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.
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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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Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.
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Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time
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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.
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Yield to maturity (YTM)

What is yield to maturity and why is it useful?
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