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Xetra

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

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Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

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.

NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

S&P 500

Find out what is the definition of the S&P 500 index.

Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Key Information Document (KID)

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

Zero coupon bonds

What is a zero coupon bond?

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