Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

The moment new shares are officially admitted to the stock exchange and open to trading for everyone.

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

What is a zero coupon bond?

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

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

Learn what Money Weighted Rate of Return or MWRR stands for in finance.