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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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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.
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Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.
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Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.
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American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.
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Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.
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Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

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

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

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