What is 'Year to Date (YTD)'? Definition & meaning

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Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

UK Treasury bill

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

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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Geometric Mean Return

A way of calculating compound returns on an investment or savings over a set period of time.

Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.

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Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

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Year to Date (YTD)