What is 'NASDAQ'? | Freetrade Dictionary

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.

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Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

Capital

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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.

SPAC

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

Leverage

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.

Net asset value

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

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