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Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Free Trade

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

American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

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

Capital

Learn what financial capital means

Key Information Document (KID)

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

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

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

Gilt

What is a gilt?

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.

UK Treasury bill

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

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