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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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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)
A collection of investments, pooled into a single fund that can be bought and sold on a stock exchange.
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Wall Street
A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.
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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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SPAC
Find our what a SPAc or special purpose acquisition company is.
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Investment Return
The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.
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Inflation
The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.
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UK Treasury bill
A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.
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NYSE
The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.
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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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