What is an 'income statement'? Definition & meaning

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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

Leverage

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.

Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.

Equity ETF

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.

Collective investment scheme

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Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it

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