What is 'Technical Analysis'? | Freetrade Dictionary

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

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Synthetic ETFs

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

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Quick ratio

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

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.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.

Clean price

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest

Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.

Custodian bank

Learn what a custodian bank is.

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