 | One time lump sum investment. Investment is made at the start of the period; grows over the period and matures at the end of the period. |
|  | Deposit recurring on a periodic basis. Investment is made over the period; grows over the period and matures at the end of the period. |
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 | Investment to be made in order to achieve a financial target. |
|  | Cost as a result of delay in investment. |
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 | The annualized gain earned over the investment period. |
|  | Inflation impact on various entities. |
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