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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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Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

Net asset value

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

Net Asset Value (NAV)

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

Balance sheet

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

Stock Exchange

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

After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.

Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

Fundamentals

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.

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