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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Value broker discount broker Nova: Hey Scott, do you know the difference between a value broker and a discount broker? Scott: Yes, Nova. A value broker typically offers a wider range of services…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Value added tax Eleanor: Hi Howard, do you know what value-added tax (VAT) is? Howard: Hello Eleanor, yes, VAT is a consumption tax levied on the value added to goods and services at…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Upstairs market Molly: Hey Justin, have you ever heard of the term “upstairs market”? Justin: Hi Molly, yes, it refers to a trading venue where institutional investors trade large blocks of securities off…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Unwind a trade Elise: Hi Michael, have you ever had to unwind a trade before? Michael: Hi Elise, yes, I have. Unwinding a trade means reversing the initial transaction to close out a…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Unsecured loan Morgan: Hi Joe, have you ever considered getting an unsecured loan? Joe: Hey Morgan! Yes, I’ve heard of them. Unsecured loans don’t require collateral, which can make them a good option…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Unsecured debt Hailey: Hey Jordan, do you know what unsecured debt is in finance? Jordan: Hi Hailey, yes, unsecured debt is when a loan is not backed by collateral, like a house or…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Unregistered stock Anna: Hi Ryan, have you ever heard of unregistered stock before? Ryan: Yes, Anna. Unregistered stock refers to shares of a company that have not been officially registered with the Securities…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Unqualified opinion Stella: Hi James, do you know what an “unqualified opinion” means in business and finance? James: Yes, I do. An unqualified opinion is a term used in auditing to indicate that…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Unmargined account Hailey: Hi Arthur, do you know what an unmargined account is? Arthur: Hi Hailey, yes, it’s an account where the investor does not borrow funds from the broker to purchase securities.…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Unlisted security Melody: Hi Gerald, do you know what an “unlisted security” is in business and finance? Gerald: Yes, I do. An unlisted security is a financial instrument, such as a stock or…