Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

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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.
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Beta

Learn what Beta stands for in finance.
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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.
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Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.
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Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.
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NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.
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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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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.
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Custodian bank

Learn what a custodian bank is.
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