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Free Trade

Free Trade

The other free trade. International trade in which countries allow goods to flow across their borders without imposing import or export taxes.

The other free trade. International trade in which countries allow goods to flow across their borders without imposing import or export taxes.

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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.

Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.

Ponzi Scheme

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.

UK Treasury bill

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.

Maturity value

What's the maturity value of a bond?

Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.

Unit Trusts

A collective investment scheme the investors pay money into in exchange for units. The money is invested in a diversified portfolio of assets.

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