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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Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.
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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.
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Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.
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Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.
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Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.
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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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Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.
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Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..
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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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