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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S&P 500

Find out what is the definition of the S&P 500 index.
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Earnings per share

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

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.
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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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NYSE

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

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest
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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.
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NASDAQ

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.
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