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Income statement

Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.

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Equity ETF

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.
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The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.
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Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.
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Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.
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