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Zero-Sum Game

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

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Gilt

What is a gilt?
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Growth stocks

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

Bonds and stocks.
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Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..
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Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.
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Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.
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Interest Rate

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

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

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.
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