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Unicorn

Unicorn

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

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

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Venture Capital

A type of financing that investors provide to startups, who sometimes announce getting said financing in TechCrunch, to big fanfare.

Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it

Money weighted rate of return

Learn what Money Weighted Rate of Return or MWRR stands for in finance.

Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.

Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

Time Value of Money

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

Capital

Learn what financial capital means

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

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