What is 'Equity'? | Freetrade Dictionary

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

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

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

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.