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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Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.
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S&P 500

Find out what is the definition of the S&P 500 index.
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Account balance

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.
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Gilt

What is a gilt?
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Unicorn

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

What's the base rate?
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Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time
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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

A collection of investments, pooled into a single fund that can be bought and sold on a stock exchange.
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After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.
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