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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United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.
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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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Money laundering

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

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.
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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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NASDAQ

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.
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Total Return

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.
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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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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.
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