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Technical Analysis

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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OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.

Ponzi Scheme

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.

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.

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

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

Investment Return

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

Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

Limit order

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

Quick ratio

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

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