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Dirty price

Dirty price

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

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Free Trade

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

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.

Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

Bull market

We explain what a 'bull market' means

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

ESG investing

ESG is a hot topic right now for investors. Understand what ESG investing is all about and how you can use it to diversify your portfolio.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

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