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Volatility

Volatility

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.

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Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Quantitative easing

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.

Stock Exchange

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

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Bond

Learn what a bond is

SPAC

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

Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.

Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

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