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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

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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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

Capital

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Value Investing

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.

Bond

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SPAC

Find our what a SPAc or special purpose acquisition company is.

Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..

Synthetic ETFs

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

Investment Return

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

Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

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