What is 'volatility'? Definition & meaning

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United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.

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.

Forward pricing

Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

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

Limit order

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.

Equity ETF

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.

Key Information Document (KID)

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

Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.

Stock Exchange

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

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