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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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Bed & ISA

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Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Base rate

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Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

Net Asset Value (NAV)

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

Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.

Investment Return

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

Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.

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