Yield

Learn what financial capital means

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

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

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.

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These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

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

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