Hedge Fund

Gilts where the dividends and principal repayments are related to movements in the Retail Prices Index (RPI). This is as opposed to a conventional gilt, where the dividends and principal repayments are fixed in nominal terms.

The highest, or lowest, price a share has traded at in a passing year.

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.

What's the base rate?

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

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.