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Time Value of Money

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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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

Fundamentals

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.

Value Investing

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.

Balance sheet

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

Depository

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

Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Product (PRIIP)

An investment where, regardless of its legal form, the amount repayable to the retail investor is subject to fluctuations.

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

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.

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