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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Investment Trust

A company that pools money together from multiple investors and then invests it.
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Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.
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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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Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.
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Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.
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S&P 500

Find out what is the definition of the S&P 500 index.
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Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.
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Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.
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Lock-up period

The period after an IPO when insiders have to sit on their hands and can’t sell their shares.
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