Glossary of Investment Terms (K)
The following are useful investment terms beginning with ‘K’
Key Features Document
A document that contains key information on a financial product, such as:
1. An explanation of the purpose, commitment and risks involved, as well as answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.
2. Details of what the policy might be worth in future years.
3. Details and explanation of the charges made on the policy.
Key Person Insurance
This is a life assurance policy to cover the death of a business's key employee. It pays out a lump sum that is designed to cover the costs of finding and training a replacement as well as covering any loss of profitability
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