What is an 'OEIC'? Definition & meaning

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Bond

Learn what a bond is

Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

Base rate

What's the base rate?

Free Trade

The other free trade. International trade in which countries allow goods to flow across their borders without imposing import or export taxes.

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Volatility

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

Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

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