Volatility

A collection of investments, pooled into a single fund that can be bought and sold on a stock exchange.

When a private company sells shares to the public for the first time. Its stock market debut, basically.

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

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

What is a zero coupon bond?

An investment where, regardless of its legal form, the amount repayable to the retail investor is subject to fluctuations.