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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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Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.
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Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.
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Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.
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Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.
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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

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

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.
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Unit Trusts

A collective investment scheme the investors pay money into in exchange for units. The money is invested in a diversified portfolio of assets.
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Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.
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