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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Diversification

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

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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.
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Margin call

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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.
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LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.
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Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.
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Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

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

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.
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