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Conventional gilts

Conventional gilt

Gilts where the dividends and principal repayments are fixed in nominal terms. This is as opposed to an index-linked gilt where the dividends and principal repayments are related to movements in the Retail Prices Index (RPI).

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A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

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Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

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The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

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