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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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Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.

Quick ratio

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Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.

Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Collective investment scheme

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Forward pricing

Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.

Dividends

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Compound interest

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