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Costs and Charges

Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.

The money you pay when investing.

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UK Treasury bill

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.

Money weighted rate of return

Learn what Money Weighted Rate of Return or MWRR stands for in finance.

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.

Spot Rate

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

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Free Trade

The other free trade. International trade in which countries allow goods to flow across their borders without imposing import or export taxes.

American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

Collective investment scheme

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