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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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Depository

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

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.

LSE

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

Collective investment scheme

Learn what's a collective investment scheme

Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

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