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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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Know Your Customer (KYC)

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

Equity

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

Holding Period Return

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

Depository

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

NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Bond

Learn what a bond is

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

Hedge Fund

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

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