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Oligopoly

Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

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Spot Rate

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

Equity

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

Gilt

What is a gilt?

Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.

Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.

Diversification

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

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Forward pricing

Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.

Unit Trusts

A collective investment scheme the investors pay money into in exchange for units. The money is invested in a diversified portfolio of assets.

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