LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE : A Glossary of Stock Market Terms (1995)

The London Stock Exchange is central to the success of London as one of the foremost international financial centres. Its business affects almost everyone in the UK. Today, more than 10 million people own shares, while many more belong to a pension scheme, have an insurance policy or another form of collective savings that are invested in shares traded on the London markets. The Exchange’s role has evolved over the centuries and today it plays a vital part in the UK economy. This booklet explains the meanings of words and phrases which are widely used in the financial sector…