What is a 'unicorn'? Definition & meaning

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Time-Weighted Rate of Return (TWRR)

A return calculated over the time period invested, that excludes extraneous elements, such as deposits to and withdrawals from the investment accounted.

Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

Capital

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NYSE

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

Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

Gilt

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Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.

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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