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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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Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

Clean price

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest

Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Maturity value

What's the maturity value of a bond?

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.

Hypothesis Testing

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

Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.

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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