Geometric Mean Return

A way of calculating compound returns on an investment or savings over a set period of time.

A way of calculating compound returns on an investment or savings over a set period of time.

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Collective investment scheme

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Retail Prices Index (RPI)

An index published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which measures the level of retail prices in the UK. Cash flows on all index-linked gilts are linked to the RPI.
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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.
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Total Return

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.
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Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.
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Clean price

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest
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Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.
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Net Asset Value (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.
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Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.
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