What is the 'NASDAQ'? Definition & meaning

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Value Investing

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.

Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.

Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.

Earnings per share

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

Bull market

We explain what a 'bull market' means

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Free Trade

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

Investment Return

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

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

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