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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Securities

Bonds and stocks.
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Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.
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Accrued interest

The interest earned on a gilt since the last dividend date. When buying a gilt, the buyer pays the accrued interest at the time of a transaction to the seller in addition to the clean price of the gilt
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Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.
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Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.
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Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.
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After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.
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Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.
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DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.
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