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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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Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Stock Exchange

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

Total Return

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

Earnings per share

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

S&P 500

Find out what is the definition of the S&P 500 index.

United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.

Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

A collection of investments, pooled into a single fund that can be bought and sold on a stock exchange.

Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.

Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

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