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OEIC

OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.

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Stock Exchange

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

United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.

Equity ETF

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.

Equity

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

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