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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Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.
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Bull market

We explain what a 'bull market' means
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Free Trade

The other free trade. International trade in which countries allow goods to flow across their borders without imposing import or export taxes.
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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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Coupon

Also called a dividend, this is the fixed annual interest paid to gilt holders. It’s usually paid in two equal, semi-annual instalments and expressed as a percentage of the nominal value of the gilt.
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American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.
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OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.
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Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.
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Net Asset Value (NAV)

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