What is a 'unicorn'? Definition & meaning

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Quantitative easing

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.

NYSE

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

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.

DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.

Net Asset Value (NAV)

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

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

Value Investing

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.

Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.

Net asset value

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

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