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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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Synthetic ETFs

An ETF that that reproduces the return of an index through the use of swaps.
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Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.
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Accrued interest

The interest earned on a gilt since the last dividend date. When buying a gilt, the buyer pays the accrued interest at the time of a transaction to the seller in addition to the clean price of the gilt
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S&P 500

Find out what is the definition of the S&P 500 index.
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Spot Rate

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

Learn what Beta stands for in finance.
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Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.
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Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.
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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.
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