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Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.
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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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Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.
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DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.
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Custodian bank

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Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.
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Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.
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Capital

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Ponzi Scheme

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