Clean price

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest

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Retail Prices Index (RPI)

An index published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which measures the level of retail prices in the UK. Cash flows on all index-linked gilts are linked to the RPI.
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Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.
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Technical Analysis

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

Bonds and stocks.
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Custodian bank

Learn what a custodian bank is.
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ESG investing

ESG is a hot topic right now for investors. Understand what ESG investing is all about and how you can use it to diversify your portfolio.
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Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.
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Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it
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Gilt

What is a gilt?
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