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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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Value stocks

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

NASDAQ

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.

Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.

Total Return

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.

Money laundering

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

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Net Income (NI)

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

Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.

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