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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.

More terms

Depository

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

Oligopoly

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

United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.

Free Trade

The other free trade. International trade in which countries allow goods to flow across their borders without imposing import or export taxes.

Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.

Yield to maturity (YTM)

What is yield to maturity and why is it useful?

After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

Limit order

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.

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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