Equities

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An option is a contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying security (a share, currency, or futures contract) at a specific price on or before a certain date. An option is a security, just like a stock or bond, and constitutes a binding contract with strictly defined terms and properties.

The definition of a Contract for Difference is an agreement (made between two parties) to exchange, at the closing of the contract, the difference between the opening and closing prices, multiplied by the number of shares detailed in the contract.

An ETF is a share traded on the stock exchange, but the value of the share is designed to directly reflect the price of another instrument or index. The ETF is normally compiled by purchasing a basket of securities in accordance with their index weighting.

Physical equities are often referred to as shares or stock. A share provides the investor with part ownership of the company and ownership conveys the right to vote in board elections as well as the ability to participate in the distribution of profits (by way of dividends). The motivation for investing in stocks can be two fold in that it may be a passive long term buy and hold strategy or a more active trading approach. Most of the registers these days are electronically administered so holders of stocks no longer receive a share certificate. The benefit of the electronic system is that shares can be transacted on a more timely basis rather than awaiting the arrival of the physical pieces of paper.

We are happy to execute the trade and ‘give up’ to another custodian of your choosing. If you do not wish to utilise our custodial services please notify your advisor when placing the order. Alternatively you able to transfer stock you already own into our account in order to consolidate your holdings.