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Withholding Tax

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

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Balance sheet

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

Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.

Total Return

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.

Equity

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

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