Harriman's Financial Dictionary: Over 2,600 Essential Financial TermsSimon Briscoe, Jane Fuller A comprehensive dictionary focusing on financial and investment terminology. An essential reference work for anyone working in the City or related industries. More than 2,600 essential financial terms and acronyms covering the stock, options, futures and capital markets, as well as personal finance. Based on the popular website, www.Finance-Glossary.com. The majority of terms are cross-referenced and any relevant URLs are also provided. Edited by two highly experienced financial writers. |
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amount annuity assets assurance average benefit bid-offer spread bond Bonds/Fixed Income borrower broker building society cash flow Categories charge client Commercial Banking Commodities company’s Compliance/Regulation Corporate Finance cost debt Derivatives dividend earnings Economics equity example exercise price expiry Financial Services Authority FTSE FTSE 100 Index Fundamental Analysis futures contract his/her holder Insurance Industry insurance policy interest rate investment trust investors known liabilities liquidity listed loan London Stock Exchange market maker maturity ment mortgage mutual fund normally number of shares offer ordinary shares P/E ratio paid pany payable payment pension scheme period Personal Finance Personal Insurance personal pension plan Politics & Government preference shares premium profit purchase put option ratio risk sector securities sell share price Shareholders Stock Ex Stockmarkets takeover technical analysis term tion trading transaction underlying instrument unit trust warrant yield