What is a 'nominal amount'? Definition & meaning

More terms

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.

SPAC

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

Ponzi Scheme

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.

After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

Value Investing

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

Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.

Quantitative easing

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.

Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

Freetrade does not provide investment advice and individual investors should make their own decisions or seek professional advice. The value of investments can go down as well as up and you may receive back less than your original investment. Freetrade is a trading name of Freetrade Limited, which is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA reg. no. 783189). Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821).

Nominal amount