What is 'volatility'? Definition & meaning

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Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.

Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

Unicorn

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

Retail Prices Index (RPI)

An index published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which measures the level of retail prices in the UK. Cash flows on all index-linked gilts are linked to the RPI.

Base rate

What's the base rate?

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Volatility