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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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Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

Money weighted rate of return

Learn what Money Weighted Rate of Return or MWRR stands for in finance.

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.

S&P 500

Find out what is the definition of the S&P 500 index.

W-8BEN Form

Non-US individuals and businesses may have to file this form for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the US tax authority.

Yield

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

Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.

Zero coupon bonds

What is a zero coupon bond?

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