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Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

More terms

Synthetic ETFs

An ETF that that reproduces the return of an index through the use of swaps.

Junk Bond

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

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Quantitative easing

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.

Account balance

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

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