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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Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.
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Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.
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S&P 500

Find out what is the definition of the S&P 500 index.
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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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Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.
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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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OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.
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Rate of Return

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

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.
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