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Zero-Sum Game

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

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OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.

Zero coupon bonds

What is a zero coupon bond?

Hypothesis Testing

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

Hedge Fund

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

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

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.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

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