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Money laundering

Money laundering

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

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

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Net Asset Value (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.

Depository

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

Custodian bank

Learn what a custodian bank is.

Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.

Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

Bull market

We explain what a 'bull market' means

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.

Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.

Unit Trusts

A collective investment scheme the investors pay money into in exchange for units. The money is invested in a diversified portfolio of assets.

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