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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Depository

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

Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

Forward pricing

Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.

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.

Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Time-Weighted Rate of Return (TWRR)

A return calculated over the time period invested, that excludes extraneous elements, such as deposits to and withdrawals from the investment accounted.

Dirty price

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

Leverage

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.

Technical Analysis