What is 'venture capital'? Definition & meaning

A type of financing that investors provide to startups, who sometimes announce getting said financing in TechCrunch, to big fanfare.

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American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

Compound interest

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Net asset value

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

Inflation

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

Limit order

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.

Balance sheet

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

Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

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.

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