What is a 'coupon'? Definition & meaning

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Zero coupon bonds

What is a zero coupon bond?

Venture Capital

A type of financing that investors provide to startups, who sometimes announce getting said financing in TechCrunch, to big fanfare.

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.

Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.

Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

Time-Weighted Rate of Return (TWRR)

A return calculated over the time period invested, that excludes extraneous elements, such as deposits to and withdrawals from the investment accounted.

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.

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.

NASDAQ

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

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