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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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Depository

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

Bond

Learn what a bond is

UK Treasury bill

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

Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.

Time Value of Money

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

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Money laundering

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

Money weighted rate of return

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

Ponzi Scheme

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.

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