Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

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SPAC

Find our what a SPAc or special purpose acquisition company is.
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Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.
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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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index-linked gilts

Gilts where the dividends and principal repayments are related to movements in the Retail Prices Index (RPI). This is as opposed to a conventional gilt, where the dividends and principal repayments are fixed in nominal terms.
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Gross Margin

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

The period after an IPO when insiders have to sit on their hands and can’t sell their shares.
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Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.
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Custodian bank

Learn what a custodian bank is.
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IPO

When a private company sells shares to the public for the first time. Its stock market debut, basically.
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