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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.

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Money laundering

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

American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

Custodian bank

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Quantitative easing

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.

Net Asset Value (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.

Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.

Stock Exchange

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

Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.

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