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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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Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it

Gilt

What is a gilt?

Bull market

We explain what a 'bull market' means

Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.

Time Value of Money

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

Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.

Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

Net Asset Value (NAV)

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

Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.

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