Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

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Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.
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Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.
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Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.
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Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.
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Limit order

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

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.
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Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.
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United States Dollar (USD)

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