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NASDAQ

NASDAQ

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

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

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Beta

Learn what Beta stands for in finance.

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

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.

Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

52-week high/low

The highest, or lowest, price a share has traded at in a passing year.

Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.

Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

Limit order

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

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