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Clean price

Clean price

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest

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Geometric Mean Return

A way of calculating compound returns on an investment or savings over a set period of time.

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

W-8BEN Form

Non-US individuals and businesses may have to file this form for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the US tax authority.

Base rate

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Custodian bank

Learn what a custodian bank is.

NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.

Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

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