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

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.
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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.
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Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.
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Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.
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Securities

Bonds and stocks.
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Ponzi Scheme

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

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.
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Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.
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