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Ordinary Shares

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Apples mainly to international equities. Shares of non-U.S. companies traded in their individual home markets. Usually cannot be delivered in the U.S. See: ADR.

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Home Equity

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The current market value of a house minus how much is owed on it. A home equity loan borrows against this amount.

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