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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After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.
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Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.
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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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Forward pricing

Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.
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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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Oligopoly

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

ESG is a hot topic right now for investors. Understand what ESG investing is all about and how you can use it to diversify your portfolio.
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OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.
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SPAC

Find our what a SPAc or special purpose acquisition company is.
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