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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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Balance sheet
A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.
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Professional Client
An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.
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Technical Analysis
Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.
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W-8BEN Form
Non-US individuals and businesses may have to file this form for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the US tax authority.
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Unicorn
A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.
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Leverage
A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.
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Income statement
A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.
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Junk Bond
A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.
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Rate of Return
Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.
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