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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Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.
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Compound interest

Understand what compound interest means and how it's calculated
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Value Investing

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

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.
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Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.
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Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.
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Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

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

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