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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Retail Prices Index (RPI)

An index published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which measures the level of retail prices in the UK. Cash flows on all index-linked gilts are linked to the RPI.
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Value stocks

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

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..
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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.
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Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.
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Bond

Learn what a bond is
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Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.
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Balance sheet

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