What is a 'coupon'? Definition & meaning

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A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.

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Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.

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The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.

Non-US individuals and businesses may have to file this form for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the US tax authority.

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.

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

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.

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