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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Time Value of Money

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

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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Beta

Learn what Beta stands for in finance.
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SPAC

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

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.
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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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Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.
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Key Information Document (KID)

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