What is 'Volatility'? | Freetrade Dictionary

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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.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.

Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

American Depository Receipt (ADRs)

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

Diversification

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

Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

Spot Rate

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

Hedge Fund

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

Volatility