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Base rate

What's the base rate?

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

ESG investing

ESG is a hot topic right now for investors. Understand what ESG investing is all about and how you can use it to diversify your portfolio.

OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.

Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

Rate of Return

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

Collective investment scheme

Learn what's a collective investment scheme

Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

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