What is 'venture capital'? Definition & meaning

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Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.

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Equity

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

Stock Exchange

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

Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

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.

Balance sheet

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

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