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Home Dictionary V Venture Capital Trust (VCT) The term venture capital trust is an investment vehicle that operates in the United Kingdom. The VCT scheme was established by the UK government in 1995. VCT shares are publicly traded and provide capital to small and emerging UK private businesses. Companies must meet certain criteria to qualify for capital. Fund types include evergreen funds, limited-term funds and AIM funds. 12B-1 Fund
September 25, 2022 The 12b-1 fund bears the 12b-1 commission, which covers the fund’s selling and distribution costs. A-Shares
September 25, 2022 China A-share is the shares of companies based in mainland China that are traded on two Chinese stock exchanges: the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE). Abnormal Return
September 25, 2022 An abnormal return is a return that deviates from the expected return on an investment. Aktiengesellschaft (AG)
September 25, 2022 Aktiengesellschaft is a German term used for publicly traded corporations on German stock exchanges. American Depositary Receipt (ADR)
September 25, 2022 An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a US bank that represents shares of foreign companies. American Depositary Share (ADS)
September 25, 2022 American Depository Shares (ADAs) refer to shares of foreign companies held by US depository banks and can be traded in the US, including on major exchanges. Amsterdam Stock Exchange (AEX)
September 25, 2022 The Amsterdam Stock Exchange, founded in 1602, is considered one of the oldest stock exchanges in the world. Annual Turnover
September 25, 2022 The turnover rate is calculated by counting the number of times an asset, security or payment changes hands during a year. Asian Development Bank
September 25, 2022 The main mission of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to promote economic growth and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Asset Management Company (AMC)
September 25, 2022 An asset management company (AMC) invests pooled client funds in various securities and assets. Balanced Fund
September 25, 2022 Balanced funds are mutual funds that invest money in a variety of asset classes, including stocks and bonds with low to medium risk. Berhad (BHD)
September 25, 2022 Berhad (BHD) is the suffix used in Malaysia to denote a public limited company. The suffix Sendirian Berhad (SDN BHD) identifies a private limited company. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
September 25, 2022 The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), founded in 1875 as an Association of Local Shareholders and Stockbrokers, is the first stock exchange in Asia and the largest securities market in India. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS)
September 25, 2022 BRICS started in 2001 as BRIC, an acronym coined by Goldman Sachs for Brazil, Russia, India and China. South Africa was added in 2010. Brexit
September 25, 2022 Brexit refers to the UK leaving the European Union. Business Development Company (BDC)
September 25, 2022 A business development company (BDC) is a type of closed-end fund that invests in growing and financially troubled firms. Certificate of Origin (CO)
September 25, 2022 The Certificate of Origin (CO) indicates the country of origin from which the imported goods came. Closed-End Fund
September 25, 2022 The initial capital of a closed-end fund is formed by a one-time placement of a limited number of shares of the fund. Commingled Fund
September 25, 2022 Mixed - this is when an investment manager accumulates money from several investors and combines them into one fund. DAX Stock Index
September 25, 2022 DAX is a German blue-chip stock market index that tracks the performance of the top 40 companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. EAFE Index
September 25, 2022 EAFE is a broad market index of stocks located in Europe, Australia and the Middle East. Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
September 25, 2022 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) refers to a geographic grouping and an abbreviation that includes continents and regions. European Sovereign Debt Crisis
September 25, 2022 The European debt crisis began in 2008 with the collapse of the Icelandic banking system. European Union (EU)
September 25, 2022 The European Union (EU) is a political and economic association of 27 countries committed to common democratic values. Export Credit Agency
September 25, 2022 Export credit agencies offer loans, credit guarantees and insurance to help domestic companies limit the risk of selling goods and services in foreign markets.