What is 'zero-sum game'? Definition & meaning

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Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.

Money weighted rate of return

Learn what Money Weighted Rate of Return or MWRR stands for in finance.

Hypothesis Testing

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

Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Coupon

Also called a dividend, this is the fixed annual interest paid to gilt holders. It’s usually paid in two equal, semi-annual instalments and expressed as a percentage of the nominal value of the gilt.

Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.

Leverage

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

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