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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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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

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

UK Treasury bill

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.

American Depository Receipt (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Money laundering

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

Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

52-week high/low

The highest, or lowest, price a share has traded at in a passing year.

Dirty price

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

Rate of Return

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

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