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.

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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

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

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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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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Money laundering

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

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.
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Leverage

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

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.
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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.
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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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