What is the 'NASDAQ'? Definition & meaning

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Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..

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.

Limit order

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.

Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Capital

Learn what financial capital means

Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

Beta

Learn what Beta stands for in finance.

SPAC

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

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