Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.

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Balance sheet

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

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.
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Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.
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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.
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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.
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Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.
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W-8BEN Form

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

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.
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Bond

Learn what a bond is
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