An arbitrage transaction applied on a futures market where the cash or spot price of for example,.

(GATT)A trade agreement between a large number of countries, dating back to 1948, which was set up to.

A ratio used to work out how many days on average it takes a company to get paid for what it.

An option which gives the holder the right but not the obligation to purchase a stated quantity of.

In general terms, the increase in value of an asset. As far as shares are concerned,.

In the US, a board of Directors comprised of seven members which directs the federal banking system,.

Family income assurance in which the assured may, if he or she chooses, increase premiums in line.

See: 'cancellation.

see 'balance of.

An income tax allowance which can be claimed if certain payments are being made to friendly.

(ERISA)In the US, a federal law introduced for the protection of participants in private pension.

In technical analysis, what happens when the short moving average price of a stock (say, its.

Money owed by an individual or company to another individual or.

The cost of trading in an asset or security which will vary according to the broker you use and.

Net borrowings of a company divided by shareholders' funds. The ratio shows the amount of.

A fixed term life assurance policy in which provision is made for premiums to pay for life cover.

A spread strategy that decreases the account's cash balance when it is established. A bull spread.

Futures contracts where the underlying instruments are financial such as shares, interest rates,.

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

(IRA)In the US, a tax-deferred retirement savings account which may be set up by people in employment. .