Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

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Maturity date

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.
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Limit order

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.
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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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Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.
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Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.
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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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Account balance

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.
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Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.
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Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.
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