What is 'volatility'? Definition & meaning

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Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.

Net Asset Value (NAV)

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

Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

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

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

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

Limit order

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S&P 500

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Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

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