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.

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Equity

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.
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Bond

Learn what a bond is
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Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.
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Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it
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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.
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Collective investment scheme

Learn what's a collective investment scheme
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Investment Return

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

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.
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SPAC

Find our what a SPAc or special purpose acquisition company is.
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