What are 'costs and charges'? Definition & meaning

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Coupon

Also called a dividend, this is the fixed annual interest paid to gilt holders. It’s usually paid in two equal, semi-annual instalments and expressed as a percentage of the nominal value of the gilt.

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.

Earnings per share

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

Equity ETF

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.

NASDAQ

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.

Leverage

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.

Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

Collective investment scheme

Learn what's a collective investment scheme

Spot Rate

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

Costs and Charges