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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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Quick ratio

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LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

Depository

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Diversification

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

Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

Zero-Sum Game

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

UK Treasury bill

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.

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