Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

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Quantitative easing

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

What's the maturity value of a bond?
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Bond

Learn what a bond is
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Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.
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NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.
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LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.
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Depository

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

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).
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Balance sheet

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