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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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The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.
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A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.
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Clean price

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Investment Trust

A company that pools money together from multiple investors and then invests it.
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Leverage

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.
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Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.
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Balance sheet

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