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Value Investing

Value Investing

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.

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Leverage

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

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

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

Diversification

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

Free Trade

The other free trade. International trade in which countries allow goods to flow across their borders without imposing import or export taxes.

Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

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

Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

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