What is a 'nominal amount'? Definition & meaning

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Limit order

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

Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

Volatility

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.

Total Return

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.

Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

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