What is 'gross margin'? Definition & meaning

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Conventional gilts

Gilts where the dividends and principal repayments are fixed in nominal terms. This is as opposed to an index-linked gilt where the dividends and principal repayments are related to movements in the Retail Prices Index (RPI).

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Stock Exchange

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

Fundamentals

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.

Diversification

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

Dirty price

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

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Gross Margin