A dealer in shares prior to the event known as Big Bang in October 1986. Jobbers dealt with.

Capital gains tax arises as a result of a 'chargeable event' - in the case of stock market.

Stock in companies whose profits move in a cyclical manner, normally in phase with the economy. .

The shares of companies that are well-positioned to withstand recession, usually because the goods.

The service provided by a financial planner. This is a long term service provided for clients which.

The value of all the assets employed in a business, including equity and preference capital,.

A mortgage which guarantees the interest rate charged will not rise above a certain level. But it.

An economic situation in which there is a general fall in the level of.

A note, issued to a person or company indicating an amount.

The traded value of an asset agreed by seller and.

Securities which are considered to be more stable in price in a market where prices are.

See 'personal equity.

Call or put options on an index such as the Standard and Poor's 500 Index or the FTSE 100.

A transaction on a stock exchange by a broker or institution.

A facility which allows a delay in buying an annuity if rates should be low when retirement age is.

A corporate restructuring in which one part of a company is spun off as a new company, often.

All orders in a floor broker's possession that have not yet been.

A professional person qualified to give advice to clients regarding investments such as life.

(AAII)An association based in Chicago whose purpose is to provide information and education regarding.

(FCM)In the US, an individual or organisation accepting orders to buy or sell futures contracts or.