Ponzi Scheme

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.

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Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.
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Volatility

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.
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Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it
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Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.
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Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.
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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.
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Maturity value

What's the maturity value of a bond?
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Limit order

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.
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Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
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