The index of the share prices of over 800 leading companies and investment trusts on the London.

A commitment made by a person to be answerable for the debts or liabilities of.

The purchase of an option, by a writer, which has the same terms as an option which has previously.

An individual or organisation who seeks to take over a company by purchasing its.

The cost price of an asset used to establish capital gains tax.

A document on which changes or additions are made to an existing signed will. Both the will and the.

Investment jargon for not keeping all your eggs in one basket. Diversification implies that you.

The closing price is the last price for a tradable instrument at the time the market closes. On.

(DIP) Enables companies to deliver price sensitive announcements electronically to the London Stock.

The approach to investing which aims to invest in fast-growing companies which are rapidly.

The procedure by which a homeowner forfeits his property to the lender (mortgagee) following.

The difference between the net asset value (NAV) per share of an investment trust and the share.

A French or continental European stock.

A term used in options trading. It is a straddle using options with different exercise prices, where.

Convertibles are bonds issued by companies which can be converted into ordinary shares or.

The 14 day period during which a new policy holder can cancel an insurance/assurance policy. This.

The amount of money which an individual has available to spend on inessential items after essential.

The ratio between a company's earnings (net profit after tax) and the net dividend paid to.

A security which gives the holder the right to acquire a share or bond at a specific price and date..

See Advance Payment Guarantee, Bid Bond/Guarantee, Performance Bond/Guarantee.