What is 'volatility'? Definition & meaning

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Free Trade

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

Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

Synthetic ETFs

An ETF that that reproduces the return of an index through the use of swaps.

Equity ETF

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.

Custodian bank

Learn what a custodian bank is.

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Inflation

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

Rate of Return

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

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.

Volatility