Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.

The money you pay when investing.

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Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.
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Capital

Learn what financial capital means
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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.
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DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.
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Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.
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Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.
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Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.
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Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
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Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.
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