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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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Bed & ISA

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Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.

Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.

Custodian bank

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Net Asset Value (NAV)

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

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

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