What is 'Over-The-Counter (OTC)'? Definition & meaning

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

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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.

Geometric Mean Return

A way of calculating compound returns on an investment or savings over a set period of time.

Equity ETF

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Margin call

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Securities

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Maturity value

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