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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United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.
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S&P 500

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

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.
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52-week high/low

The highest, or lowest, price a share has traded at in a passing year.
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Capital

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Investment Return

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

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

Find our what a SPAc or special purpose acquisition company is.
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Money weighted rate of return

Learn what Money Weighted Rate of Return or MWRR stands for in finance.
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