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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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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

Forward pricing

Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.

Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it

Gilt

What is a gilt?

Total Return

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.

Clean price

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest

Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Capital

Learn what financial capital means

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