What is a 'unicorn'? Definition & meaning

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Account balance

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.

Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.

Unit Trusts

A collective investment scheme the investors pay money into in exchange for units. The money is invested in a diversified portfolio of assets.

Net Asset Value (NAV)

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

Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

SPAC

Find our what a SPAc or special purpose acquisition company is.

Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

Rate of Return

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

Gilt

What is a gilt?

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