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Fundamentals

Fundamentals

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.

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Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Bull market

We explain what a 'bull market' means

Key Information Document (KID)

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

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.

52-week high/low

The highest, or lowest, price a share has traded at in a passing year.

W-8BEN Form

Non-US individuals and businesses may have to file this form for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the US tax authority.

Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

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