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

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Forward pricing

Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

Capital

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Quantitative easing

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Investment Return

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

Leverage

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.

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