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Nominal amount

Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.

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Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.
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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.
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Synthetic ETFs

An ETF that that reproduces the return of an index through the use of swaps.
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Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.
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Spot Rate

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

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

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.
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NASDAQ

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