Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..

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NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.
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Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.
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Geometric Mean Return

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

Learn what Beta stands for in finance.
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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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Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.
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United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.
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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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Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.
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