Trading Basics
Dutch Auction
An auction process where the price starts high and is gradually lowed. Very useful when auctioning bond issues.
Other Trading Basics
Acquisition
When the majority of shares changes hands in a company.
This is typically when one company buys another.
Automated Trading
Where the buying and selling of securities is automated and driven by algorithms.
Bank of England
The UK’s central bank responsible for setting interest rates for Sterling and maintaining stability in the UK’s financial industry.
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