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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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Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.
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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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Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.
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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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Unicorn

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

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.
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Base rate

What's the base rate?
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NASDAQ

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.
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Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.
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