What is the 'stock market'? Definition & meaning

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Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

ESG investing

ESG is a hot topic right now for investors. Understand what ESG investing is all about and how you can use it to diversify your portfolio.

S&P 500

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

Bull market

We explain what a 'bull market' means

Retail Prices Index (RPI)

An index published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which measures the level of retail prices in the UK. Cash flows on all index-linked gilts are linked to the RPI.

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.

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

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

Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.

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