Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

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Yield to maturity (YTM)

What is yield to maturity and why is it useful?
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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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Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.
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52-week high/low

The highest, or lowest, price a share has traded at in a passing year.
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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.
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Zero coupon bonds

What is a zero coupon bond?
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Retail Prices Index (RPI)

An index published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which measures the level of retail prices in the UK. Cash flows on all index-linked gilts are linked to the RPI.
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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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