Dictionary
/
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).

More terms

Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time
Read more

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.
Read more

Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.
Read more

Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.
Read more

Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.
Read more

Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.
Read more

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.
Read more

Forward pricing

Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.
Read more

OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.
Read more

You’re just minutes away from commission-free investing

open an isa
When you invest, your capital is at risk

Freetrade is your gateway to commission-free investing. Join over 1.6 million users using the Best online trading platform, as voted at the British Bank Awards for six years running.

Accounts
Customer Support
Resources
Company
Important information

Freetrade does not provide investment advice and individual investors should make their own decisions or seek professional advice. The value of investments can go down as well as up and you may receive back less than your original investment. Freetrade is a trading name of Freetrade Limited, which is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821).

© 2025 Freetrade, All rights reserved. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

Follow us on