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Hypothesis Testing

Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

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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.

Bond

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Maturity value

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Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

S&P 500

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Geometric Mean Return

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

Dirty price

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

Leverage

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

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