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Yield

Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.

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Stock Exchange

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

S&P 500

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Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

Net asset value

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

SPAC

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Gilt

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Custodian bank

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Inflation

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

Year to Date (YTD)

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

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