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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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Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Inflation

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

Value Investing

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

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Net asset value

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

Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.

Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

Ponzi Scheme

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.

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