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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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UK Treasury bill

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.

Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.

Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.

Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.

Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

Net Asset Value (NAV)

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

After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.

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